Transitopia

Session 3: August 5-16, 2024

Transitopia

"Transitopia" is a forward-thinking high school studio that invites students to envision the future of transportation. This immersive experience encourages participants to explore questions about the vehicles and systems that will define tomorrow's transit landscape. How can transportation be not only efficient but also delightful, fun, and socially impactful? In Transitopia, students embark on a journey of creativity, designing sci-fi and futuristic vehicles that push the boundaries of imagination.

Tuition: $

2190

Through online registration, a deposit of $200 is paid via credit card. The final payment is paid by check.

Skills
Taught

  • Physical Prototyping Materials
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Design Software
  • Innovative Vehicle Components
  • Exhibition Presentation Techniques
  • Sustainable Design
  • Creative Prototyping

Skills Taught

  • Physical Prototyping Materials
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Design Software
  • Innovative Vehicle Components
  • Exhibition Presentation Techniques
  • Sustainable Design
  • Creative Prototyping

Real World Relevance

  1. Future Transportation Exploration: Delve into the imaginative realm of future transportation, questioning the design, efficiency, and societal impact of vehicles that may shape the distant future.
  2. Renewable Energy Integration: Learn about and integrate renewable energy systems, including solar, hydro, and wind power, into futuristic vehicle designs, promoting sustainability and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
  3. Creative System and Infrastructure Design: Imagine and design the systems and infrastructure that will revolutionize how vehicles move, their design principles, and the diverse range of individuals they will transport.
  4. Hands-On Prototyping: Experience the joy of hands-on, iterative physical prototyping, exploring the practical applications of motors, batteries, engines, radio signals, chassis types, and wheels in creating innovative and moveable speculative transportation devices.
  5. Innovative Design Exploration: Push the creative limits with innovative and unusual vehicle designs, fostering a spirit of experimentation and inventive thinking.

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