3DD day 3

The task was to use different drawing materials to draw our test pieces. I did not bring in my objects as I did not know that I would need it for the lesson, so I was told to quickly produce 10 pieces from scratch. I managed under an hour to create 10 new test pieces. I think it is probably due to urgency and the fact that everyone else is already doing the drawing task made me work really quickly in order to catch up to them. I found being under pressure does benefit me, as I feel some of the objects I produced have more interesting forms to them than the ones I made before. 

 After I finished I went straight on to do observational drawings of my models. However, due to the time I wasted making the objects, I only managed to do two drawings. I took the A1 paper home to finish off the drawings. Next time, I should ask my tutor beforehand on what to bring in for the next lesson. Another option could be to ask someone from my class, or to look into the 3D pathway handbook.

Prior to the lesson we had to print about 10 images we took of our models. Using the images of the models we had to transform it into a function. Depending on what career path we are planning to choose, such as a person who wants to do product design will transform from their pictures of their models into products. I want to do something in relations to interior so I would be transforming my images into a functional space. We used tracing paper for this task. I first traced mainly the outline of my photograph. Then, putting another piece of tracing paper on top of the first layer, I would be adding the elements such as drawing the different levels in the building, door, furniture’s etc... Then, I add another layer of tracing paper, where I would be putting figures into the space. I looked back into the first page of my sketchbook where I written the 50 spaces and abruptly decided my building would function as a gallery. 

This task took quite a lot of time, so I only managed to complete one design before the class finished. Also, I am someone who likes to draw and trace neatly, which is why I used so much time. I realized because I used a pencil to draw my design, they are not clear enough through the photographs I took. I should try going over the drawings using a marker or pen. Also, I could try colouring my designs, to possibly make it look more intriguing.

3DD day 2

My second day consists of carrying on with making the test pieces and doing the laser cutting. I attempted to work faster, so I can finish making more pieces. I also tried making objects bigger, as compare to the small pieces I have been making before. As the day goes on, I did eventually found myself getting bored and ran out of ideas and enthusiasm to make things. 

 

 

 

Later, I went to the workshop to do laser cutting. As I saw it happening I found it extremely fascinating. It was my first time doing laser cutting, and it was a great experience. Afterwards, I started to randomly assemble the pieces. It was not easy to assemble them, as the more pieces are put together the more would randomly fall out. I assemble a few pieces together and photographed it, and then I would take it apart and do it all over again. This is so I get various outcomes of shapes from the laser cut outs. 

3DD day 1

The first task was to write 50 functions in relations to our career choice. For I who wants to do interior design or interior architecture, I had to write down 50 spaces. I initially thought it was easy but it was actually very challenging. My mind was running out of functional spaces to write down, I even tried thinking of spaces that I have been to. I had to work with the people who were sitting on the same table as me to manage to write down 50 interiors under an hour. 

Next, we had to use different ordinary materials that were available for us to create interesting 3D shapes. The materials include cardboard, strings, elastic band, nails, polypropylene etc...  At first, I found myself wondering about what materials I should used for my pieces. Once I got a selection of materials I went straight on playing and experimenting with the materials to create interesting forms. I didn’t find the task difficult because I had already done similar task in the exploratory stage in 3DD and fashion rotations. 

 

 

 

Next time I should have created bigger pieces. I thought looking at all my test pieces together that there sizes are all relatively small, so I should have been braver and challenge myself to create larger pieces. I only managed to make 4 pieces before lunch, so I think next time I should work more quickly.

In the afternoon, I was in the computer suite using Adobe Illustrator to create a laser cut out.  I was taught how to use the different components on Illustrator to create different random shapes and slots. It was my second time using Illustrator and I still found it really difficult to catch up with the given instructions. I always found myself lacking behind, so I had to wait for Anna to finish explaining the steps for I to ask her for help. When she finished helping me I then forgot the steps beyond what she has helped me, so overall I was frustrated most of the time. Although, I was slow with understanding the instructions, so I worked quicker to take back the time I wasted. I managed to finish filling up the page with shapes and added the slots. 

I think to improve I should download the software and try playing around with the different components on Illustrator.

Exploratory stage summary

During the exploratory stage I have learnt and experience new and interesting things I have never done before in every rotation; 3DD, graphic design, lens based media and fashion. There are highlights for me in every pathway.

 Firstly, I started off with 3D design, the pathway that I have chosen to explore further in after the exploratory stage. The highlight for me was the bridge building task. I was put into a group to work together to create a bridge that has to meet certain requirements. Now looking back at the task, I see elements that relates to what I want to do in the future; interior architecture/ design. The fact that I had to work in a group to complete a project, it is similar to how a interior architect/ designer has to work with other people to complete projects that meets the satisfaction and requests of their clients. I really liked the idea how my group work together to come up with a plan and made the bridge. Then, to have the bridge meeting all requirements makes me feel really happy and proud. 

Next, it was graphics, the pathway which I always thought was about logos. I have understood through that week and the lecture talk I had that many things/ jobs comes under graphic design. This was something that really surprised me, how much things you can do within graphics. Also, how you can incorporate the other pathways, fashion, 3D design and lens based media into graphic design. There was a moment during that week that I may actually want to choose to do graphics, because the topic was so broad that appears like you can do many things.

The third rotation was lens based media. I can say it was my least favourite rotation, I just did not enjoy it as much as the others. The work I did, presentation talk by the tutor and the lecture talk just did not interest me, and I knew it was not something I want to study further in. However, I did liked creating my own storyboard and to push myself to be as creative and imaginative as I can be.

Lastly, it was the fashion pathway, which was the one I least looking forward to. I always got the impression that the fashion industry is fierce, which was confirmed to be true from the lecture by freelance stylist Katy Lassen. I felt intimidated before I even started the fashion pathway. However, to my surprise it was my favourite rotation, even though I have no interest to study in after the exploratory stage. I really enjoyed and pleased with the work I produced in that week, whether it was working individually or as a group. The highlight would be the last day when we had to make garment/ accessory for someone else to wear and at the end we had to do a catwalk, which I found really fun. 

I realized in each pathway I was given a lot of independence. I was set tasks to do and it is up to myself to come up with creative and innovative designs. I also learn to record my work by taking many photographs, as most of the works I produce are destroyed on the day if I don’t take it home. Also, during the IT session I got to experience using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. It was something I found difficulty with, but I liked that I have used it and have basic knowledge for me to use again during the 3D pathway.