lIIustration Technique Questions

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Question 1

Question 1

Illustrations highlighting an extension to the community hub are shown. a. Describe two 3D rendering techniques applied to produce the graphic shown in Illustration 2. (2 marks)b. Describe how a sited environment could be used to improve Illustration 2. (2 marks)

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A light or light source has been applied
Materials are shown
A texture has been applied
There are now reflections on the building
A shade or shadow has been added

It could show extension in a realistic setting
It could show how extensions with additional features are present, for example, trees, roads, cars, etc.
It could show the extension attached to the main building
It could give a clearer idea of scale
Different conditions could be shown, ie how extension would look in light, dark, sunny conditions

Question 2

The designer also produced a 3D CAD illustration of the concept delivery vehicle using a sited environment. a. Describe, giving two reasons, the purpose of a sited environment. (2 marks)

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a. (explain questions must have a cause and an effect)

A rendered scene places an object in its physical setting/environment
A rendered scene places the object in a specific context and gives a greater sense of believability
A rendered scene uses the surrounding environment to show how products appear in light/sunny/dark conditions
It can give a sense of scale

Question 3

Graphics of a new blender are shown below in Figures 1 and 2.a. Describe two illustration/3D rendering techniques applied to produce the realistic-looking graphic shown in Figure 2. (2 marks)

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They have applied lights
They applied shadows
They have added materials
They have applied texture
They have added a decal of the logo

Question 4

The designer presents a proposal for a bus timetable design as shown below.a. State two advantages of using a sited environment when presenting desktop publishing work to clients. (2 marks)

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Can show DTP work in a realistic setting.
To give an idea of the ease of readability/clarity in a sited environment.
Gives clients an idea of scale.
Different conditions can be shown, ie how publications look in light/dark rooms or sunny/ dark conditions.

Question 5

The designer produced the 3D CAD illustration shown in Figure 1 using a sited environment.a. Describe, giving two reasons, the purpose of a sited environment. (2 marks)An early draft of the 3D CAD illustration is shown below in Graphics 1 and 2.

b. Describe two illustration/3D rendering techniques applied to produce the realistic looking graphic shown in Graphic 2. (2 marks)

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To show the object in a realistic setting
It gives an indication of the scale of the cabin
Different conditions can be shown, ie light, dark, weather, etc
It shows how the cabin would fit into its surroundings

They have applied lighting
Shadows have been added
They have used a range of different materials
Bump mapping/ Texture has been applied

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