Credit: DES3045: 3-D Design 3
*Prerequisite DES 2045 – 3-D Design 2
Outcome / Assessment / Marks
1. analyze 3-D design projects/products; e.g., displays, exhibits, dramatic sets, products,
packaging, furniture, lighting, interface, new technology
1.1 discuss the strengths and weakness of the projects/products
1.2 evaluate based on set criteria; e.g., usefulness, aesthetic, function, form, material use
1.3 consider symbolic and cultural connotations to make aesthetic judgments about projects/products
2. plan advanced level designed solutions for 3-D design problem
2.1 identify a problem considering architecture, landscape architecture, industrial design, engineering or interior design, and write a design brief
2.2 identify and accommodate human factors commonly affected by design solutions
2.3 describe the impact regarding shape, composition and aesthetics of the solution on the stakeholders; e.g., cultural, psychological and physiological
2.4 consider environmental stewardship / Portfolio
(Project plan, design sketches, techniques, etc.) / /25
3. construct 3-D design for design solution
3.1 prepare a detailed plan for the construction and presentation of the design solution/prototype; e.g., write up, sequential diagram, safety concerns, cost and material sheet
3.2 secure approval to begin the design solution
3.3 identify and use techniques, tools, materials and other resources as outlined in the plan for presenting the design solution
3.4 demonstrate appropriate use of elements, principles and considerations common to 3-D design
4. present a portfolio-ready 3-D design solution; e.g., model, image or rendering
4.1 participate in interim critiques; e.g., self, peer, instructor
4.2 assess intentions and decision making related to the application of elements and principles of design
4.3 present a solution for assessment; e.g., images, model and/or prototype
4.4 maintain a design folder, journal or sketchbook as part of the portfolio of ongoing observational drawing activities that illustrates skill building
4.5 evaluate the design solution based on set criteria; e.g., usefulness, aesthetic, function, form, material use
4.6 explain symbolic and cultural connotations of the generated 3-D design solution / 3-D design Project / /65
5. identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice / Complies with copyright restrictions / /5
6. apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
6.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
6.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
7. demonstrate basic competencies
7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
7.1.1 communicate
7.1.2 manage information
7.1.3 use numbers
7.1.4 think and solve problems
7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
7.2.2 be responsible
7.2.3 be adaptable
7.2.4 learn continuously
7.2.5 work safely
7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
7.3.1 work with others
7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8. identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
8.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
8.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities / Basic Competencies / /5
Total Marks: / /100

Assignment – Portfolio

For this assignment, you will follow your design brief (plan/portfolio) created in the DES1020: The Design Process credit. If you have not completed this, you will have to before this credit can be finished.

DES1020: Assignment:

(You will do 3D)

Visualize what project, 2-D or 3-D design, you would like to create.

This could be...

  • Poster
  • graphic design (computer generated)
  • drawing
  • painting
  • photography piece
  • 3-D printed item
  • a sculpture
  • model
  • logo for clothing
  • vehicle decal
  • Cake
  • Construction project (shelf, bird house, etc.)
  • Fabrication project (welding)
  • Robot (if parts are available)
  • Scrapbook

For this project you will be required to plan, draw/sketch, create a project and list any materials needed.

Consider the following steps to help you create your plan/portfolio:

  1. Cover Page ‐ The cover page is designed to grab the reader’s attention. It should be creative, colourful and contain graphics or original artwork. The title page must include the student’s name, the student’s class, the due date and the instructor’s name.
  2. Table of Contents ‐ A table of contents lists all of the separate parts of the portfolio. Each part should be labeled separately and in proper order in the completed table.
  3. Problem Identification ‐ The problem identification is simply a statement of the problem. This section must include the design limitations, the quantity of materials and type of materials specified.
  4. Research and Investigation ‐ “What solutions already exist to similar problems?”

“Can these solutions be adapted to this problem?” Include evidence of your research.

  1. Development Work ‐ This section is designed to illustrate the development of possible solutions: usually done in three steps.
  1. Thumbnail Sketches ‐ The first quick and rough ideas that you put down on paper, they are intended to be free and creative These serve three main purposes:

1. They record ideas that might be forgotten.

2. They let you ‐ and others ‐ see how an idea looks.

3. They let you compare ideas.

b. Refined Sketches ‐ Refined sketches are done once a solution is selected. It contains more detail than thumbnail sketches. Often notes about materials, fasteners or other features relating to the project are added to refined sketches.

c. Working Drawings ‐ Working Drawings contain all the information and detail necessary to accurately produce an item. These drawings show exact sizes, shapes and materials. Since these drawings act as “blueprints”, it is very important that great care be taken when creating working drawings. Therefore students must use drawing instruments to produce neat accurate drawings.

  1. Production Plan - A step by step plan of and how the project was constructed and what materials were used. This is usually done as the project is being made to eliminate confusion later on.
  2. Materials List - A detailed list of material sizes, numbers, and approximate project cost.
  3. Evaluation - A short written note indicating both what you like and dislike about the final project. Give yourself a mark out of 5 (1 being unsatisfactory and 5 being excellent) as to how well you solved the problem. If you were to do the same project again, comment on what you would do differently.

Once the design is completed, you will comment on the following:

  1. What elements and principles of design were used in your design?
  2. What did you design?
  3. Which retouching tools did you use?
  4. Did you have any difficulties?

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Assignment – Project

Create your 3-D project, outlined in the previous assignment (Portfolio). Be prepared to present your project to Mr. Goodwin and to comment on the following:

  • Materials used
  • Tools and/or software you used
  • The technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g. quality, uniqueness
  • Areas of concern/difficulty (if applicable)

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