3D Design Fundamentals (Sem 2)

2018/2019 Sept

DSN 2183
3D Design Fundamental

Project 1 - Shape and Space Sculpture
Project 2 - 3D Character Design
Final Project - 3D Portfolio

Name: Nishya Binti Razi-ie
Matrix No: DPD4-12/17-00089

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

1. Assignment Title:

Project 1 - Shape and From Sculpture

Project 2 - 3D Character Design

Final Project - 3D Portfolio

2. Learning Outcome(s) covered:

1. CLO1: Construct three-dimensional form and shape through various materials and construction techniques. (P3, PLO2)

2. CLO2: Apply three-dimensional drawings into physical three-dimensional shape or form. (C3, PLO3)

3. CLO3: Propose three-dimensional object portfolio via a presentation. (A3, PLO4)

3. Programme Learning Outcome(s) covered:

1. PLO2: Demonstrate the ability to perform tasks and operational principles within the Graphic Design discipline (Practical Skills)

2. PLO3: Articulate the design ideas through creative, innovative and effective solutions in graphic design process (Thinking and scienti�ic skills)

3. PLO4: Demonstrate effective literacy in both visual and verbal communication form with designers, other professionals and community (Communication skills)

4. Scenario/Introduction/Background Information:

In the visual arts, shape is a �lat, enclosed area of an artwork created through lines, textures, colours or an area enclosed by other shapes such as triangles, circles, and squares. Likewise, a form can refer to a three-dimensional composition or object squares. Likewise, a form can refer to a three-dimensional composition or object boundaries of which are de�ined by other elements of art. Shapes are limited to two dimensions: length and width.

As an Element of Art, form connotes something that is three-dimensional and encloses volume, having length, width, and height, versus shape, which is two dimensional, or �lat. A form is a shape in three dimensions, and, like shapes, can be geometric or organic.

Form is most closely tied to sculpture, since it is a three-dimensional art and has traditionally consisted almost primarily of form, with color and texture being subordinate. Even if spaces exist within the form, they are contained and con�ined. Negative space is a major component and activating force of an open form sculp ture.

On this task, we will learn on how to incorporate all that three elements - form, shape and space into a sculpture.

5. Tasks:

Project 1:

Shape and Space Sculpture (30%)

CLO1: Construct three-dimensional form and shape through various materials and construction techniques. (P3, PLO2)

PLO2: Demonstrate the ability to perform tasks and operational principles within the Graphic Design discipline (Practical Skills)

Students are required to construct a sculpture based on shapes and space design elements. Throughout the project development, students will go through the process of designing a sculpture starting from concept, ideations, and design process and sculpture development.

From 2D to 3D. The method that you will practice for this project is assembling or construct. Gather and join different shapes to create an assembled sculpture. The sculpture should be able to stand alone, freestanding and can be viewed from all sides.

Students will do a research on the subject matter and design concept, and continue with ideation process, where you generate ideas and solutions through sessions such as brainstorming, sketching and prototyping.

The aim is to generate a large quantity of ideas that the you can then �ilter and cut down into the best, most practical or creative ones in order to inspire new and better design solutions.

The process will help you:

- Focus on your needs, and objectives.

- Step beyond the obvious solutions and therefore increase the innovation potential of your solution.

- Bring together perspectives and strengths of your ideas.

- Uncover unexpected areas of innovation.

- Create volume and variety in your innovation options.

- Get obvious solutions out of your heads, and drive your ideation beyond expectation.

You may choose the material that is strong and reliable for indoor sculpture. The correct use of the material will affect the visual and aesthetic appearance of your artwork. Knowledge of technique, tools and principle involved of sculpture making is very important. A skills and competencies are very important to produce a good quality of sculpture.

Presentation

Students need to prepare a presentation, and present their ideas and execute methods clearly during the assessment.

Project 2:

3D Character Design (30%)

CLO2: Apply three-dimensional drawings into physical three-dimensional

shape or form. (C3, PLO3)

PLO3: Articulate the design ideas through creative, innovative and effective solutions in graphic design process (Thinking and scienti�ic skills)

Design and create your own action �igure or fantasy character. It could be some

thing of your own original idea, invention or from any existing movie characters that you can re-design based on your concept. You have to create a prototype of action �igurine or fantasy miniature starting from scratch, which is research and ideations, sketches and sculpting the models.

During the process, you will learn and experience on how to develop a character design from sketches and transform it to become a 3D model prototype.

There are several steps that you have to go through while working on this project.

Research and brainstorming

It all starts with an initial idea or concept for toys. In this case, you have to do a research on the character, and the concept or style of the artwork and save it as a reference.

The process

Once the character has been selected from your research and brainstorming, the actual design process begins with sketches of the proposed �igure. You may propose several of design concept and styles. The �inal sketches will be your blueprint and will go into production.

Clay Sculpts

The next step is the creation of a clay prototype. We will use clay as the main material for this project. You can decide either to use aluminum wires as a structure for your model. The aluminum wires is to form the backbone of the �igure. The wire form includes the outline of the arms and legs posed in the general stance that the �igure will assume, then adds clay to the armature to give the basic weight and shape that is desired.

After creating the basic form, the next step is to shapes the body with as much detail as is desired. You will have to use various tools to carve the clay and shape details on the �igure. Photo image and sketch references from your research early are used to ensure the �igure is as realistic as possible.

Final Artwork

The entire sculpting process may take sometime, depending on the skill and speed of the sculptor. This process may be repeated several times if revisions must be made to the model for a better outcome. The quality of the outcome, the details, technicality and workmanship are the most crucial on this �inal process.

Finally, the prototype model should be able to stand on it own, otherwise you can create a panel for the as a stand for the model.

Presentation

Students need to prepare a presentation, and present their ideas and execute methods clearly during the assessment.

Final Project and Presentation:

3D Design Portfolio (30%)

Final Presentation (10%)

CLO3: Propose three-dimensional object portfolio via a presentation. (A3,

PLO4)

PLO4: Demonstrate effective literacy in both visual and verbal communication form with designers, other professionals and community (Communication skills)

3D Design Portfolio

On this task, students need to develop a proper design portfolio based on the artwork that you have proposed from the previous projects.

Compile all the process of your projects; from your research reference, sketches, design progress, artwork construction to the photos of �inal artwork and create a portfolio. It must be nicely present in term of the layout and print. You may purpose on the format of your portfolio.

Presentation

Students need to prepare the �inal artwork on the proposed materials and design portfolio for presentation. You need to get the right materials to present your outcomes and the �inal artwork must be properly executed in terms of quality and technical aspects.

You also will present the design documentation (3D design portfolio) showing your weekly design development process during presentation.

During the presentation, students should be able to explain on the concept of 3D design, the process of 3D form development, how to transform ideas from sketches into 3D model and relating the experience during class into your future careers.

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