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Job ID |
3789 |
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Job Type |
On-Campus SUMMER Jobs |
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Employer |
LITS |
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Date Posted |
Apr 23, 2025 |
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Category |
Miscellaneous - SUMMER |
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Job Description |
Critical Making Summer Interns
LITS and the Makerspace are seeking to hire three students to participate in the development of a Critical Making handbook. This internship will take place over seven weeks this summer and participants will work closely with the Makerspace Coordinator to design and prototype a series of projects demonstrating an inquiry -based approach to technology, craft and design.
Project description:
Students will work with the Makerspace Coordinator to develop, test and document Critical Making projects with the goal of demonstrating ways that a Critical Making lens can be part of a creative, exploratory and hands-on approach to scholarly work and inquiry (particularly when that inquiry relates to our relationship to technology and the built environment). We will be engaging with questions across multiple disciplines.
This work will be used in the creation of a Critical Making handbook outlining ways that these strategies can be employed both in and outside of the classroom.
• We define technology broadly to include most tools and techniques used by humans to create and interact with their environment (anything from gardening and knitting to digital design and coding).
• Some topics we’ll be focusing on this summer align with work being done by other faculty/staff. These will include attention to data visualization/physicalization as well as historical and interactive mapping.
Duties Overview
Students will be trained on software and equipment in the Makerspace and introduced to a number of technological and craft-based practices. While we don’t require previous experience with things like 3D printing or digital design, we will expect participants to work on building those skills (with our support).
Deliverables will include (but are not limited to)
• Conducting research on different topics (as assigned) and using that research as a tool for project ideation. Research may include learning about historical, political, cultural or environmental history of an object. It may also include finding resources to guide an approach to building/construction.
• Project planning (in consultation with the Makerspace staff) and execution.
• Producing regular reflections on their progress/experiences with different prompts and exercises.
• Documenting progress throughout the internship- successes and failures alike as we create an educational resource that will be widely shared.
• Producing a number of “built” or “made” objects- these will be developed during short sessions (design sprints) as well as in longer (daily or weekly) stretches.
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Job Requirements |
Required
• Enthusiasm for developing creative approaches to question prompts.
• Strong research skills: we will be making use of library databases as well as seeking and evaluating outside resources.
• Strong communication skills, including willingness to accept and share feedback. Clear lines of communication are vital.
• An interest in learning how to use a variety of tools and methodologies (digital as well as traditional). There will be successes and challenges throughout this process.
• Students must be capable of working in an environment that requires safe handling and operation of equipment- these will include the laser cutter, woodshop equipment and other supplies that may be harmful if mishandled.
• Ability to work in collaboration with others and in a self-directed manner as needed.
• Willingness to engage in an iterative approach to project development- we will be shaping and fine-tuning projects as they develop.
• Students will be comfortable contributing their work in a widely accessible document.
Preferred
• A strong interest and at least some experience in *some* form of making. These may include (but are not limited to)
• Art/craft practices- including traditional techniques and methods.
• Applied technology- creating usable objects
• Digital Design- graphic design, digital illustration, 2D or 3D design for fabrication.
• Building and prototyping models. This would include things like making adjustments to sewing patterns, developing code, etc.
• Interest in exhibit or interactive experience design (site specific art,
• Students with an interest in maps, cities, environmental studies, art/craft (all types!), data visualization, physical computing, museum studies, education, etc. are encouraged to apply.
• A level of comfort with digital tools (ability to use help menus or support resources when necessary) and troubleshooting in general.
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Available Openings |
2 |
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Hours |
35.0 hours per week |
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Hourly Rate |
$14.00/hour |
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Time Frame |
Summer |
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Contact Name |
Bronwen Densmore |
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Contact Email |
makerspace@brynmawr.edu |
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Work Location |
Makerspace/Park157 |
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Phone |
6105265078 |
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Fax |
N/A |
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