Teaching Physics and Astronomy to College Art Students

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Abstract

In order to give art college students a meaningful experience of physics and astronomy, I have made two innovations: (1) teaching a small number of fundamental concepts and (2) having students make, along with written work, art which demonstrates what they have learned. In this presentation, my methods, successes, and challenges will be described.

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Authors

  • Everett Kysor

    Professor of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy, Department of Critical Studies, Room T514, Massachusetts College of Art, Rumford, ME, Bastyr University, Pembroke Pines, FL, Camaragibe, PE, Brazil, Franklin Pierce College, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Wheaton College, Norton, MA 02677