What if an object could move, react, or even become a version of you? In this course, puppetry is reimagined as a tool for building expressive forms that blur the line between sculpture, performance, and design. Through hands-on making, students will create objects, wearable pieces, and simple mechanisms that explore identity, transformation, and control. Projects may range from alter-ego constructions to responsive “systems” that visualize abstract ideas like emotion or social dynamics. Emphasis is placed on experimentation, material exploration, and translating concepts into motion—no prior experience required. Whether subtle or theatrical, analog or video-based, your work will investigate how objects can communicate, perform, and come to life in unexpected ways.