The subjects of this module are the fundamentals of three-dimensional design with an emphasis on encouraging individual creativity. The structure is based on an open studio running over an entire college day. Throughout the semester, students work on a series of projects under the supervision of one or more tutors. As well as the practical exercises there may be demonstrations, lectures, student presentations and student/lecturer critiques sessions during class time. This module is part 1 of a two part, two semester course.
Design Communications
Creative Expression, objective and subjective drawing, externalising concepts, introduction to media for making, visualisation, mark-making, 3-D modelling, understanding and application of materials, composition, balance and proportion, symmetry and asymmetry, understanding briefings
Basic Form
The vocabulary of geometric and natural forms, the visual properties of form, the articulation of form.
Basic Construction
Principles of tension and compression, relationship between materials and structure, intuitive appreciation of materials.
