Green text describes tasks required for the following week
NB. In Reference to Critiques: If the work is not submitted or presented (if required) for each of the deadlines, 0% will be recorded. Critiques are design examinations.
If work is submitted / presented late on the day of submission, 20% penalty will be applied. this is part of you training in professional skills – always be on time!
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Studio MQ213Mon 09:15 - 12:05 |
Essential Software teaching MQ219
Mon 13:15-16:05 |
Week1 |
09:15 Introduction to module structure and e-learning support 09:45 Introduction to projects 10:00 What is 3D design? (group work) 10:30 Lecture on 3D design, including Introduction to product design- Portfolio show (open discussion) 11:00 A generic design process
Must Buy (bring to class): for week 2
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13:15 Introduction to Ashlar Graphite - 2D drafting
TaskComplete tutorial for week 2 |
Week 2 |
Bring in material listed in week 1.09:15 Seminar on ergonomics 10:00 prepare for anthropometrics study in groups of 3 using the Anthropometric handouts included. You will need to make the following measurements 11:30 Present drawings - scale 1:5 identifying all measuremetns on the task list. Also produce a CAD drawing using Graphite. See tutorial on scaling ergonomic manikin in Graphite Required readingPheasant S, (1996) Bosyspace Peebles & Norris (1998) AdultData Peebles & Norris (1998) ChildData |
Send image of completed Tutorial to Justin Magee Library Induction Go to the electronic classroom (top floor of the LRC: room MM221) for 1.30 pm.
No CAD class today |
Week 3 |
Joint class with DES111 (with Mark Cullen) 09:15 Speed drg class 10:00 Review of drawings 10:15 Left and right brain drawing 10:30 Drawing from memory (front and back) 11:15 Drawing with eyes closed 11:45 Summary Task: Bring in 2 examples of a product. One must have a female aesthetic and the other must be male in your opinion. Be prepared to discuss these in class |
13:15 Introduction to Engineering Drawing BS308 Task: Graphite and export to cobalt > illustrator 15:15 Setting up a drawing for print or export. Generate ergonomic manikins in Graphite for yourself placed beside the 95%ile male, 5%ile female.
Introduction to Autodesk MAYA |
Week 4 |
09:15 Introduction to expression form task 09:45 Seminar on gender and attitude in products characters and 3D forms: Bring in products as described in week 3. 10:30 Orthographic and perspective drawing 11:30 Presentation methods studio class
See online support files for rendering techniques using marker and pastel. |
Send completed ergonomics drawing to Justin Magee Introduction to Autodesk Maya
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Week 5 |
09:15 Expression Form tutorials studio class 10:00 3D Form and the Golden Ratio Lecture 11:00 Expression form tutorials |
Introduction to Autodesk Maya |
Week 6 |
09:15 Expression form presentation: Designer roulette 10:00 Major project brief discussion and project decisions. 10:30 Reverse Engineering seminar. Group work 12:00 review Task for week 8: Pecha Kucha presentation for Design Context and Design Concept showing findings and work in progress see Deliverables 1 and 2 Start sketch book investigation towards a Context and concept critique |
Introduction to Autodesk Maya |
Week 7 |
Brainstorming techniques09:15 Creative thinking 1 - Association methods 09:45 Group work 10:30 Creative thinking 2 – Creative confrontation methods 10:45 Group work 11:45 Review Prepare for Context and Concept Critique– see Deliverables 1 and 2 |
Introduction to Autodesk Maya |
Week 8 |
Design Context and Concept Critique: 10% of Final marks09:15 Pecha kucha (using power point or keynote) for Design Context showing findings and work in progress see Deliverables 1 and 2 Do not be late or a penalty will be imposed as part of prosessional skills criteria |
Introduction to Autodesk Maya |
Week 9 |
Design development tutorials 09:15 Lecture/ seminar on visual imaging 10:00 Texture mapping principles |
Introduction to Autodesk Maya |
Week 10 |
Easter Vacation | |
Week 11 |
Easter Vacation | |
Week 12 |
Design development tutorials 09:15 Bring in all sketchwork to date for studio based seminar
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Introduction to Autodesk Maya |
Week 13 |
Tutorials / Seminars towards final implementation 09:15 Continue working on sketchbooks in class as a studio activity read all All deliverables for chosen project brief and discuss any issues in class. Prepare sketch plans of final presentation for discussion, to be presented as part of week 12 critique. 11:15 Final Q&A session |
Introduction to Autodesk Maya |
Week 14 |
Design Development critique: 20% You will have 5 mins each to present, using power point and props. You should describe the rationale behind your 3 selected concepts. Your sketch book must be neatly bound. Deliverables 3 Design Resolution Continue development towards a resolution and implementation |
Introduction to Autodesk Maya |
| Week 15 | Reading week - no class | |
Week 16Final PresentationsMonday 10th May 2010 |
Design Implementation Submission and PresentationAll work will be assessed by presentation and CD submission. Assessment times are listed here. You will have 10 minutes for each presentation. Work must be presented within a professional portfolio case. All sketch books should be neatly bound. All projects must be presented for this module at this time. I look forward to seeing the results of your hard work throughout the semester. Best of Luck. Critique on 10th May 2010 at 9:15 in MQ219. Please note this is an examination- non-attendance will result in a non-submission.
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