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Course Description:

Toys shape our understanding of the world and reflect important cultural practices, ideas, and beliefs about our past, present, and future.

In this course, students will learn:

• The science, engineering, and ethics underpinning nuclear technologies and interpret these principles to design and build toys using a variety of techniques, including 3D printing, textiles, metalwork, clay, and found objects

• Using VR technology, students will immersively explore nuclear technologies to inspire their toy creations, linking engineering concepts with imaginative design

Term Project:

Bi-weekly toy designs build to a final term project: designing a toy that embodies ethical engineering principles and addresses a real-world issue

Labs:  

Students will explore themes such as material sustainability, forms of play, durable and ephemeral design, the social impact of toys, and the longevity of engineering designs.