Assignments

Using Rhino's basic geometry, extrude and move tools, students will create an original model of a "castle". Bring your castle rhino model with you to class next week.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Using basic processes covered in class, create a 3D model of a castle in Rhino.

2.) Create and employ two different materials in your model (hint: switch to rendered view!)

3.) Bring your castle rhino model with you to class next week.

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Exemplary student work from previous semesters:

F2017
F2018
F2019
F2020
F2021A
F2021B

[02.) BLOG POST: CASTLE]

Assignment: Blog Post: Castle

Assigned: Tuesday, September 17

Due: Monday, September 23 @ 11:59AM (Midnight!)

Assignment Description:

Document the results of your "castle" assignment (see above) via screenshots in your process journal.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Using basic processes covered in class, create a 3D model of a castle in Rhino.

2.) Use Snipping Tool to take at least six screen shots of your castle (in various perspectives and render modes)

3.) Create a blog at blogger.com. Then, Create a new post on your process blog, title it, write a brief introduction and upload the images you captured of your castle.

4.) Include, along with the images, a brief description of what inspired you to make the "castle" you made.

5.) Include, also, a brief description of the successes and challenges met during this exercise.

7.) Submit your blog URL as an online text response on Mosaic (Look for the "Process Blog URL" assignment.)
i.e. http://nameofyourblog.blogspot.ca

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Exemplary student work from previous semesters:

F2017
F2018
F2019
F2020
F2021A
F2021B

[03.) MAKE THESE SHAPES I]

Assignment: Make These Shapes I

Assigned: Tuesday, September 17

Due: Tuesday, September 24 @ class start

Assignment Description:

To familiarize ourselves with Rhino's 2D drawing functions, we will create these practice shapes.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Create each of the shapes from this problem set.

2.) Do not worry about scale at this time, but try to approximate each shape as accurately as possible.

3.) All drawings should be together in one rhino file, and arranged in the same order as pictured in the problem set sheet.

4.) Save the file and upload to Mosaic by the beginning of next class (Tuesday, September 24).

5.) Write/sketch any questions or problems you run into down in your sketchbook and bring them with you to next class

[04.) BLOG POST: SURFACE DESIGN STUDY: RESEARCH & Design]

Assignment: Blog Post: Surface Design Study: Research and Design

Assigned: Tuesday, September 24

Due: Monday, October 7 @ 11:59AM (Noon!)

Assignment Description:

Taking inspiration from one or more surface design(s) we find (in the real world!), create a geometric surface design sample using 2D tools explored in rhino.

Surface design is any type of artwork (pattern, illustration, hand lettering, etc.) made by a designer that is intended to be applied to a surface to enhance its visual appearance and/or functionality.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Scavenger hunt! Find and document (with photos!!!) at least 10 examples of surface design from your every day lives. Look for ornamentation and patterns in clothing, furniture, architecture, interior decor, and more.

1.5) Imagine your design adorning surfaces - i.e. building facades, fabric, products, etc

2.) Using a variety of Rhino 2D tools covered in class - create your own surface design sample inspired by one (or more!) of the designs you found, and use layers and hatching to add color/value to the regions in your design.

3.) Describe what drew you from the examples you documented, and how your sample attempts to take inspiration from it/them.

5.) This is a two-week turnaround. We will do a mini "peer feedback" session next class before moving on with this project. Do not show up empty handed!

See examples from previous semesters:

F2021A
F2021B
F2020
F2019
F2018

[06.) BLOG POST: Surface Design Study: 3D Applications]

Assignment: Blog Post: Surface Design Study: 3D Applications

Assigned: Tuesday, Oct 8

Due: Monday, Oct 14 @ 12pm (noon!)

Assignment Description:

We will showcase our Surface Design Studies by applying our designs to 3D forms in rhino

Assignment Requirements:

1.) In Rhinoceros: create a "custom" material, using the PNG of the pattern you created for the Surface Design Studies assignment. Adjust glossiness, transparency, reflectivity, and mapping parameters as needed.

2.) Apply this material to EACH the following forms in rhino:
a.) A fluid (fabric-like) surface
b.) A sphere
c.) Any other solid form (of your choosing!)

3.) Include renders (at least 1000x1000 pixels, quality set to 'good') of the above 3 forms, along with the original PNG image of your design, in a new post on your process blog.

[05.) 3D MODELS FROM TECHNICAL DRAWINGS]

Assignment: 3D Models from Technical Drawings

Assigned: Tuesday, Oct 8

Due: Tuesday, Oct 15 @ Class Start

Assignment Description:

To familiarize ourselves with Rhino's 3D drawing functions, we will create these practice objects.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Create each of the models from this problem set.

2.) Compile each object into one Rhino file (using copy and paste, or by importing each rhino file into one file)

3.) Upload the .3dm file to Mosaic under the "3D Models from Technical Drawings" assignment.

[07.) BLOG POST: Surface Design Study: Laser Cut Sample]

Assignment: Blog Post: Surface Design Study: Laser Cut Sample

Assigned: Tuesday, Oct 8

Due: Monday, Oct 28 @ 12pm (noon!)

Assignment Description:

We will be creating laser cut samples based on our Surface Design Study project.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) In Rhinoceros: Convert / adapt your design to use greyscale tones for engraving and red hairline curves where you wish cuts to be made.

2.) Scale your design to fit within a 100x100mm area.

3.) Double check that there are no redundant lines or hatches in your design

4.) Schedule a laser cutting session in the Thing Tank to engrave and cut your design:
https://acad365.sharepoint.com/sites/StudioAZ/SitePages/Object-Design.aspx

5.) Document your sample in a new post on your process blog

[08.) BLOG POST: REVERSE ENGINEERED OBJECT: SELECTION]

Assignment: Blog Post: Reverse Engineered Object: Selection

Assigned: Tuesday, October 15

Due: Monday, October 21 @ 11:59am (noon!)

Assignment Description:

We are going to reverse Engineer an Existing Object via 3D modeling. In other words, we will each be creating a Rhino model of an existing object. Your first task: select an object that is is complex or made from multiple parts. “Mechanical’ objects are excellent for the reason that they are inherently made up of several components that make up the assembly. For example: An ipod or Mp3 players, which have no moving parts are not the best choices. CD players, sink faucets, door hinges, clock mechanisms, and ski bindings are better because they contain moving parts that interact with each other.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Select THREE objects (you will be chosing one, but it is better to have several options in the beginning)

***Selection Guidelines:

a.) Device must be "dissectible". You have to be able to take it apart.

b.) Both external and internal parts must be measured with appropriate measuring tools.

c.) Measurements must be accurate to .01 mm wherever possible. Select a device that is easy to handle and measure with a caliper

d.) Object must be appropriate for our classroom environment. NO WEAPONS of any kind.

e.) It is highly recommended that the object is "mechanical" in nature. See description above.

f.) We will spend three weeks producing the models for this project. Do your best to select an object that is complex enough to be challenging for you, but reasonable enough to complete in the given time frame.

2.) Once you have made your selection, create a new blog post and introduce the assignment.

3.) Describe your selected objects and why you chose them for this project.

4.) Include images (photos) of your objects in the post (yes, composition of the photos will be considered when marking).

5.) Conclude the post with which one of the 3 objects you are most likely to proceed with for this project.

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Exemplary blog post:
https://paigemorrison12.blogspot.com/2024/02/reverse-engineered-object-selection.html

[09.) BLOG POST: REVERSE ENGINEERED OBJECT: PROGRESS I]

Assignment: BLOG POST: REVERSE ENGINEERED OBJECT: PROGRESS I

Assigned: Tuesday, Oct 22

Due: Monday, October 28 @ 11:59pm (noon!)

Assignment Description:

Now that we have selected our objects to reverse engineer (via 3D modelling in Rhino), we will begin to manually digitize their components.

Using your digital calipers, take measurements from your object and from them create dimensioned geometry in Rhino.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Using your digital calipers, take measurements of your object's components (as you go).

2.) Using 2D and 3D geometry functions, re-create your objects geometry to-scale (inputting dimensions as you enter drawing commands)

3.) Aim for dimensional accuracy of one-tenth (0.0) of a millimeter.

4.) Document your progress digitizing your object in a new post on your process blog.

5.) Include images (i.e. photos of the disassembled objects, screenshots of CAD drawings / 3d models in progress) in the post.

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Example blog posts:
F2019

F2020
W2024

[10) BLOG POST: REVERSE ENGINEERED OBJECT: PROGRESS II]

Assignment: BLOG POST: REVERSE ENGINEERED OBJECT: PROGRESS II

Assigned: Tuesday, October 29

Due: Monday, November 4 @ 11:59am (noon!)

Assignment Description:

We continue to manually digitize our objects and their components in Rhinoceros.

Using your digital calipers, take measurements from your object and from them create dimensioned geometry in Rhino.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Using your digital calipers, take measurements of your object's components (as you go).

2.) Using 2D and 3D geometry functions, re-create your objects geometry to-scale (inputting dimensions as you enter drawing commands)

3.) Shoot for dimensional accuracy of one-tenth (0.0) of a millimeter.

4.) Document your progress digitizing your object in a new post on your process blog.

5.) Include images (screenshots) of your model in the post.

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Example blog posts:
F2019

F2018

[11.) BLOG POST: REVERSE ENGINEERED OBJECT: HD Renders and Exploded View]

Assignment: BLOG POST: REVERSE ENGINEERED OBJECT: HD Renders and Exploded View

Assigned: Tuesday, Nov 5

Due: Monday, Nov 18 @ 12:00pm (Noon!)

Assignment Description:

After completing the manual digitization of our objects, we will use Rhino's 3D Rendering Engine to create high-resolution, photo realistic images of our objects. In addition, we will create exploded views of our objects to show the entire assembly of parts.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Complete the model of your object and its components.

2.) Using Keyshot, name components and assign materials to your object (guide here)

4.) Generate a total of six (6) renders of your object, including:
a.) one "exploded" view of your object
b.) one "assembled" view of your object
c.) at least one render that makes use of cusom lighting
d.) Detail shots (close-ups) of your models

5.) Export these at 1280x942 pixels or larger, at "high" quality, and save as PNG (.png) files.

6.) Create a new post on your process blog and include the above images, along with an introduction to the assignment and a brief reflection on the project.

See exemplary posts from previous semesters:

F2020

F2019

F2018

[12.) Wearable Object: Ideation and Validation]

Assignment: Wearable Object: Ideation and Validation

Assigned: Tuesday, Nov 19

Due: Monday, Nov 25 @ 12:00pm (Noon!)

Assignment Description:
For this assignment, you will explore and design three *avant-garde* wearable objects (such as rings, small bracelets, or pendants) that are intended to push the boundaries of traditional jewelry design. These pieces should be experimental, sculptural, and conceptual, serving as conversation pieces or cocktail pieces rather than items you might find in a typical jewelry store. Your designs should reflect a sense of innovation and uniqueness. You will design these objects in Rhino3D, using a variety of techniques to create bold and distinctive forms.

Once your concepts are developed, you will validate them by creating a 1:1 scale proof sheet of your designs. This will allow you to review your designs, test scale, and fine-tune the proportions before committing to the 3D printing process.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Concept Development

a.) Create three distinct concepts for wearable objects (rings, bracelets, pendants). These designs
should be **avant-garde** in nature, exploring innovative or unusual forms. Think about scale, materiality, and structure—this is about pushing the boundaries of what’s typical in jewelry design.
b.) Each concept should have a clear **design intention** or theme. Consider the interaction between the wearer and the object, how it might be worn or perceived, and the impact it has visually.

2.) 2D Proof Sheet (1:1 Scale)
a.) For each of the three designs, generate a **2D proof sheet** at 1:1 scale. This is a printable document that will help you visualize the final size and proportions of your objects. Print these sheets on paper at full scale and physically cut them out to better understand the fit and form.
b.) The proof sheet should include:
- A **front** and **side view** of each design.
- Any additional views (like top or isometric views) if needed to fully show the design

5. Final Deliverables:

- 1:1 proof sheets for each design (printed on paper!)

Peer Review:

Next week, you will present your three concepts to your peers for discussion. Be prepared to explain your design choices, the intention behind each concept, and how your 2D proof sheet helped refine your design. Use this feedback to improve your final model before 3D printing.

This assignment will help you refine your ability to communicate and present experimental design work, as well as test your ideas before committing to 3D printing. Keep in mind the experimental nature of the task—don't be afraid to take risks with scale, materiality, and structure. The goal is to create something unique and innovative!