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Technology for Girls (Kids' Workshop)

"Technology for Girls" is specifically designed for girls between the ages of six and ten. In this course, which lasts one semester, these future young women are introduced to the secrets of technology. The course takes place over the course of the semester on ten days, each lasting three hours, and is held in a children’s workshop set up specifically for this purpose.
The course instructor is Mag. Kristina Seitz, an educator specializing in “Visual Arts,” “Textile Crafts,” and “Technical Crafts” (in training).

Objectives and Content

  • The girls are encouraged to overcome their fear of technology.
  • Gender stereotypes are to be broken down.
  • The girls will learn how to use tools safely and correctly.
  • Various materials are worked with using the appropriate tools.
  • The goal is to spark an interest in technology and hands-on work.
  • The girls are introduced to specialized machinery.
  • Spatial awareness is practiced.
  • The girls experience the process of bringing plans and their own ideas to life.
  • The result is small, manageable projects that enhance the sense of accomplishment.

The course takes place over the course of the academic semester on ten days, each lasting THREE hours, and is held in a children’s workshop set up specifically for this purpose.

The course instructor is Mag. Kristina Seitz, an educator specializing in “Art Education,” “Textile Crafts,” and “Technical Crafts.” The course is supported by students majoring in vocational education who observe the class.

To register, please fill out the registration form and send it by mail or as a scanned copy via email.

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Program Structure

One course is offered each semester. A maximum of 8 girls aged 6 to 10 can participate in each course.

The courses take place on a Wednesday (from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each time), are not sequential, and do not require any prior knowledge. Course Times

Dates for the 2019 Summer Semester
March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27
April 3, April 10, 
May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29

 

Course Fees

Course fee for 30 sessions / 3 hours per session: 
The course fee is €70 (€50 for siblings).
 
Payment is made via payment slip, which will be sent after the course begins (purpose: Technology for Girls 152102).

 

Course Location

University of Art and Design Linz, Reindlstraße 16, Werk II, 3rd floor, Technology & Design / Technical Education

 

Course Instructor

is Mag. Kristina Seitz, an educator specializing in “Visual Arts,” “Textile Crafts,” and “Technical Crafts” (in training).

Photos

Technology for Girls | Photos: Technical Education and Micha Gerersdorfer

2009 to 2017

© Micha Gerersdorfer
© Micha Gerersdorfer
Cookies look much better when you use cookie cutters you've made yourself.
With a periscope, you can see around corners!
For the maze game, the girls stained pieces of wood in different colors.
Christine Punz demonstrates how to use the belt sander.
The sandpaper for the sanding rod is cut to size.
In the large workshop, every girl is allowed to use the drill.
The girls apply glue to the round rod to attach the sandpaper.
Christine demonstrates the correct way to hold the hand countersink.
Through experiments, the girls are exploring the world of technology.
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Kursleitung und Kontakt

Mag. Kristina Seitz
M: +43 (0) 676/ 87833086
kristina.seitz@kunstuni-linz.at

Kunstuniversität Linz
Institut Kunst und Bildung
Studienbereich
Gestaltung: Technik.Textil
Reindlstr. 16, Werk II, 3. Stock