Philip Norman Robbins

Hello, My name is Philip Robbins and I'm an Artist-Researcher-Teacher and within this page you will find teaching samples, an artistic portfolio, and 3D printing ideas.

Professional Statement

My professional interests include design, digital photography, robotics, sculpture, painting, and website design. My work experience includes corporate training and software implementation within the Insurance Industry, as well as teaching at the Cegep, High School and Junior High School levels (Visual Arts, Robotics, Computer Hardware and Networking, Skilled Trades, and Design and Fabrication) in the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.

My professional highlights include -  International public speaking while and after completing my M.A in Arts Education, Facilitating two Wooden 'Punts' builds on Fogo Island, NL; Facilitating three Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle Teams (ROVs) in Pasadena, Stephenville, and St. Georges, NL; and participating in Quebec's FIRST Robotics League as a mentor.

Recent Teaching History

[2020] Visual Arts Teacher (Sec 1,2, 4), Marymount Academy, EMSB, Montreal, Quebec 

Publication History

[2016] Robo/graph: Using Practical Arts-Based Robots to Transform Classrooms into Makerspaces - Philip Robbins and Dr. Shaunna Smith, Art Education, Vol 69 - Issue 3,  NAEA

Presentation History

[2014] Transforming Classrooms into Makerspaces - CSEA_SCEA: Visual Revival, Halifax, NS

[2014] Do-it- Yourself Robotics: A Practical Demonstration of an Interactive Art Project - NAEA: National Conference, San Diego, CA

[2014] It's Alive! An introduction to art-based electronics including Arduino, EL Wire, Makey Makey, Drawdio, and more... - NAEA: National Conference, San Diego, CA

[2013] Do-It-Yourself Robots: A Practical Demonstration of an Interactive Art Project - NAEA: National Conference, Fort Worth, TX

Resources for DIY-Robotics

• Bristlebots - Evil Mad Scientist Laboratory

• Bristlebot Kit - Kalani Robotics Team

• Robotic Parts - Robotshop.com

• Artbot - GeekDad by MAKE

• LED 'Throwie' - Graffiti Research Labs

• Electronic Playdough - GeekDad by MAKE

• Arduino - Official, MAKE, Parallax (Board of Education for Arduino)

• More materials and tutorials: Adafruit

Archive

Photos and Design by PNR

Designs by Jillian C. Parsons

Exhibition Highlights