Week 09 3D Design

In today's lesson we disscused to the class were we are up to in our 3D Design process, some of the challenges and solutions and then we worked on our idea individually for the rest of the lesson.

GROUP EXERCISE – Concept Realisation 

 Producing a range - 25 mins

1.     Present and discuss your 3D exhibition piece(s) with the class (5 mins each)

I discussed my 3D idea of creating the light bulb chandelier. I showed sketches I did in my diary and discussed the materials and the challenges.

 

reference: sketch of mine 7/7/11

Challenges 1: 
Is it going to be really fragile?
Solution: Dip them in glue? or maybe a bit of clear sticky tape so they don't break when they clang together.

Challenge 2:
Could be expensive and where will I get them form? Is it cheaper at bunnings, coles, lighting shop or whole saler?
Sollutuion: Get quotes, have a look around

2. How many of you are collaborating with other schools?
not me?..

Youtube Video

Youtube Commentary

I thought about how I am going to install my chandelier in the exhibition. Above is a video on how to install a chandelier in the ceiling. It is a good video that explains the technicalities well. This process however looks messy in regard to drilling holes into the ceiling. I spoke to Josie about the easiest way to install the chandelier as she works at Beacon Lighting. She recommended buying a bayonet fitting cord that goes through the ceiling to the nearest power point.

PRACTICAL – Design Realisation 30 mins

1.     Work on your own for the exhibition

2.     Make a list of your proposed exhibition works

- light bulb chandelier
- pillow design

3.  Itemise:
•     Dimensions
•     Display requirements (hanging / floor space / special FX / audio / video)
      I would like to have a corner of the room to display my exhibit. As there will be a chair, as well as
      a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.  

•     A short description of the concept
      My 3D design is going to be a series of interior objects that reflect a modern and fun theme. The
      light bulb chandelier will be hanging from the roof with a single one in the middle that will be
      connected and lit up, lighting up the ones surrounding.If I have time I would love to design a
      modern pillow case. I am thinking fluer de lis.

•     The name of the piece
       Bright Ideaz. If it turns out. I would love to have 'Bright Ideaz' on the wall as a name of a fake
       interior design company. The title Bright Ideaz came from the light bulb idea and I thought it
       would be cool to play on the title with a light bulb as the 'i' in bright. Below are some
       experimentation.

•     Materials used
       Lightbulbs, wire(coat hangers?), my chair from home, sewing machine, super glue, adobe CS5,
       scissors, electricity chord, power plug, printer, etc.

I am going to source the lightbulbs from Beacon lighting as Josie said that they are selling them cheap to get rid of them. The chords I will try and source from Bunnings and the wire from the wreckers or old coat hangers.

 

Reference: http://www.sycs.com.au/Savings/tabid/59/ProductID/10/Default.aspx

4.     Save this as a Word doc and copy to the SHARE folder for the PRINT group

5.     Blog all the above

xoRachxo