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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student will be able to use 3D graphics software to create models suitable for realizing with 3D printing.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 10.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Denise Ziegler, Suorajärvi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):



CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Students will be introduced to 3D graphics softwares such as Blender. They will learn basic methods for creating and modelling objects suitable for producing actual sculptures using 3D printing. Students will be guided through a series of hands-on exercises that highlight 3d-modeling and they will be introduced to the same techniques as sculptors and architectural offices apply such as Tony Cragg, Nick Ervinck and Xavier Veilhan.

  • applies in this implementation

    Preliminary schedule:


    02.09.2024  Introduction to 3D modeling and printing - Tony Cragg, Zaha Hadid and Nick Ervinck

                       3D modeling with Blender - Interface

                       3D modeling with Blender - Object, Edit and Sculpt Mode

    04.09.2024   3D modeling with Blender - Box editing

    09.09.2024   3D Print Lab introduction by Velasquez Reynoso Hector

    10.09.2024   3D modeling with Blender - Nick Ervinck and organic forms

    16.09.2024   Prepairing models for 3D printing 

                        Basics of Gcode and Cura softwares

    17.09.2024   3D Modeling with Blender : Textures and Rendering 

    23.09.2024   3D modeling with Blender

    24.09.2024   3D modeling with Blender

    30.09.2024  3D modeling with Blender

    01.10.2024   Postprocessing 3D printed objects                                   

    07.10.2024   Postprocessing / 3D modeling with Blender

    08.10. 2024  3D modeling  

                        Checking results and discussion


Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Individual and small group discussion and critique. Active participation in classwork. Successful completion of own project.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    81 hours / 3op (contact teaching 48 hours + 33 h independent working / time to think)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided in class

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

    Registration:

    Minimum amount of participants is 8 students. Maximum amount of participants is 15 students.

    Priority order in corse regisrtation: 1. Students in Sculpture minor 2. ARTS students

    Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https//www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts   

    After the registration has closed, SISU conducts a raffle to allocate all the seats while considering the possible prioritisation order stated above. If there are more registrants than available seats, ten (10) students from the remaining applicants are drawn and placed on a waiting list in numerical order. On the first day of the course, these students may check for available seats in case of no-shows. Any available seats are then filled in numerical order. Students on the waiting list will receive an email containing details about the registration status, once the registration period has closed. 

  • applies in this implementation

    Course completion requires at least 80% attendance and completion of assigned work given by the teachers by a specific deadline. The 20 % possibility to be absent is primarily allocated for sick days and other unforeseen circumstances. This course is taught on campus. You may take part in this course if your aim is to get credits.

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