By the end of this course, you will be able to
Use different types of materials to make models, such as wood or plastic. You will also gain knowledge of sculpting tools such as hammers, nails, fastening, and painting tools.
Design and produce simple or medium-difficult automata, starting from planning and wood carving until adding mechanics to the movement.
Understand the principles of mechanical motion and understand how to use small actuators or hinges to achieve the desired motion.
Course details
- 3 h 47 m/39 lessons
- Last updated: 10/3/2024
- Course completion certificate
Course Content
Course Introduction
The Materials Used (Wood)
The Tools Used
The Materials Used (Finishing & Other Materials)
Course Introduction
The Materials Used (Wood)
The Materials Used (Finishing & Other Materials)
The Tools Used
The Devices Used
First Automata: A Drinking Bird (1 - Layout)
First Automata: A Drinking Bird (2 - Wood Cutting)
First Automata: A Drinking Bird (3 - Wood Whittling 1)
First Automata: A Drinking Bird (3 - Wood Whittling 2)
First Automata: A Drinking Bird (4 - Fixing Errors & Sanding)
First Automata: A Drinking Bird (5 - Adding Details)
First Automata: A Drinking Bird (6 - Coloring)
First Automata: A Drinking Bird (7 - Adding Mechanism for Movement 1)
First Automata: A Drinking Bird (7 - Adding Mechanism for Movement 2)
First Automata: A Drinking Bird (7 - Adding Mechanism for Movement 3)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (1 - Layout)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (2 - Cutting Out Wood, Arket)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (3 - Cutting the Base 1)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (3 - Cutting the Base 2)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (4 - Assembly 1)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (4 - Assembly 2)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (5 - Mechanism 1)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (5 - Mechanism 2)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (5 - Mechanism 3)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (5 - Mechanism 4)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (6 - Assembly 1)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (6 - Assembly 2)
Second Automata: An Angle With Wings (6 - Assembly 3)
Third Automata: Hungry Dino (1 - Layout & Cutting)
Third Automata: Hungry Dino (2 - Wood Preparation 1)
Third Automata: Hungry Dino (2 - Wood Preparation 2)
Third Automata: Hungry Dino (3 - Sanding)
Third Automata: Hungry Dino (4 - Drilling With Drill Press)
Third Automata: Hungry Dino (5 - Assembly)
Third Automata: Hungry Dino (6 - Mechanism 1)
Third Automata: Hungry Dino (6 - Mechanism 2)
Third Automata: Hungry Dino (7 - Coloring)
Third Automata: Hungry Dino (8 - Expressions)
Course Wrap Up
About this course
In the world of art and creativity, automata come as a unique and amazing way to express ideas and stories. Automata are considered one of the most innovative and attractive technologies in the world of manual and mechanical arts. The knowledge and skills necessary to create great artistic automata. Together we will explore the basic foundations of drawing and sculpture and how to turn creative ideas into moving pieces of art that express you. Furthermore, we provide you with practical applications for designing simple and moderately difficult automata using the right materials and appropriate tools. Reserve your place now and start your journey in the world of “Wooden Automata”, where creativity has no limits.
Course requirements and prerequisites
There are no requirements for this course. Your interest in the topic and your commitment to learning are all you need to achieve the utmost benefit from this course.
Mentor
Michael Henry
Founder & Product Owner (Kenrys)
328 Learners
1 Course
Sanaa Tech
328 Learners
1 Course