Question:

How can I use 3D models and laser cutting to visualize the evolution of American music over time?

Proposal:

I will research the top 10 songs in each decade since 1900 and compile a list. Then I will research ways to turn those songs into pitch+volume/time graphs and turn those into laser cut/raster files. I will need to research and acquire wood or another material to build my pieces with as well as the scale at which they look best. I will then cut out the 10 songs for each decade and create three dimensional graphs of pitch, time, and song over each decade since 1900. During this time I will also turn these into 3D files to have a digital representation of the project as well. The eleven pieces can then be displayed to show the evolution of music over American history. 

Timeline:

February 22nd - Research will be complete.

March 5th - Materials will be compiled and digital 3D mockups will be complete.

March 7th - The cut/raster files will be complete and ready for cutting. 

April 1st - The cut pieces will start being put together.

April 20th - The pieces will be complete and ready for installation.