IDM2
IDM 48-125 FACULTY: Jeremy Ficca, Assistant Professor | Director Digital Fabrication Lab, Architecture Office Hours: Th 9-11am by appointment, MMCH 202c jficca@cmu.edu (t)268-6667 TEACHING ASSISTANTS: Gabriel Cuellar gac@andrew.cmu.edu Xianghua Wu xianghuw@andrew.cmu.edu TIME AND LOCATION: Lecture: Monday 10:30-11:20 | MM103 Labs: Section RED - Thur. 1:30-2:50 | CFA 214 Section BLUE - Wed. 10:30-11:50 | CFA 214 Section YELLOW - Fri. 10:30-11:50 | CFA 214 Help Sessions: TBA ONLINE: www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/jficca/idm2
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA2
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course builds upon the content covered and skills acquired through IDM1. Focus this semester is placed on the development of breadth and depth of skills related to the use of digital media. Utilization of the media is directed primarily as a design tool and secondarily a representational tool. Digital media has reinvigorated historical methods of representation such as perspective and ushered in novel methods of communication and simulation. It is a medium inherently in flux, providing an increasingly complex array of tools whose application is redefining traditional design methodology. While the primary focus of the course is digital modeling, time based media and digital fabrication techniques will be addressed. COURSE OBJECTIVES Impart students with a repertoire of digital design techniques and the critical thinking skills to leverage the potential. SKILLS 1: Utilization of digital media as design tool 2: Measured 2D drafting 3: Graphic composition 4: Laser cutting and associated processes 5: Advanced 3D modeling 6: Advanced representational skills 7: Basic 3D animation EXPECTATIONS Over the course of the semester integration with studio projects and assignments increases. Weekly lectures will provide an introduction to the material subsequently addressed in class. They will provide a contemporary context for the utilization of digital media related to the design and construction process. This course is NOT strictly skills focused. While techniques will be addressed through the lab sessions, bias will be placed upon the development of critical thinking skills that transcend a particular software application to promote a deep engagement of the media. Students will be expected to further explore the material addressed in class through weekly readings.
COURSE TEXT 3DS MAX 9 BIBLE Murdock, Wiley 2007 Additional material will be posted on the website and/or distributed in class on an as needed basis. READINGS Weekly readings will be distributed at the start of each class. These readings are a supplement to the lectures and will enhance your understanding of the topics addressed in class. We will devote 15 minutes at the end of each lecture to discussion informed by both the lecture and readings. A written response to each reading will count as extra credit towards your final grade. See ʻextra creditʼ for additional information. ORGANIZATION IDM2 has two distinct components: 1: Lectures – Introduction to material, context, case studies 2: Labs – Hands-on instruction, T.A. exposure ONLINE COMPONENT Each student will be responsible to maintain a public website for posting of completed projects. Individual websites will be used by the faculty to review and grade assignments. A clear functioning website is therefore essential. OPERATING PROCEDURES ATTENDANCE Due to the nature of course instruction, attendance and on time arrival to BOTH the lecture and lab is critical and required. Attendance will be logged. You are allowed 1 un-excused absence, each absence there after results in a 5 point deduction from your total grade. Students found logging attendance for absent students is strictly forbidden. All students involved will receive a half grade deduction from their total grade. DISTRACTIONS Use of Cell Phones, Pagers and all other communication devices is prohibited during class time. STUDENTS USING ANY FORM OF CHAT OR PEER TO PEER SOFTWARE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE CLASS. ASSIGNMENT COMPLETION Each assignment must be posted on your website and viewable by the time specified. Late assignments are not accepted and receive a grade of 0. SICKNESS AND EMERGENCIES: Please contact me if you must miss class for sickness or other another emergency. This will enable us to discuss the duration of missed classes and plan as best to prevent you from falling behind. DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities should contact me to schedule a meeting to discuss academic accommodations. Please be prepared to provide the university accommodation letter. EVALUATION A – R grading convention is used in this course A Highly advanced technical and design skills clearly evident through consistently rigorous work. Proven experimentation with various media. All assignments completed on time. Above average technical and design skills. Marked development in design and technical skills over the course of the semester. Potentially 1 missed assignment. Produces average work that fulfills the bare requirements of each assignment. Potentially 2 missed assignments. Assignments lack the depth of understanding for the issues at hand. Work is insufficient and incomplete. Potentially 3 missed assignments. Requirements of course not met. Missing more than 3 assignments.
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PROJECT WEIGHTING 15% 10% 25% 25% 25% EXTRA CREDIT 5 points A thoughtful half page typed response to each of ALL assigned readings will result in the addition of 5 points to your final grade. I am not interested in a synopsis, but rather YOUR reaction/reflection to/of the readings. project 1 project 2 project 3 project 4 project 5
IDM48-125/S08 SCHEDULE
WEEK 1
1.14
Lecture: Course Introduction | Project 1 Introduction Lab: Rhino – surfaces from curves | curves from surfaces Reading: distributed in class Lecture: Digital Fabrication 1 Lab: Rhino / AutoCad integration | AutoCad intro | Basic drafting commands | Layers Reading: distributed in class Lecture: Digital Fabrication 2 Lab: Autocad extended tools | Linetype | Paper Space / Model Space | Lasercutting basics Reading: distributed in class DFAB lasercutting for group Blue 6-11pm DFAB lasercutting for group Red 6-11pm DFAB lasercutting for group Yellow 6-11pm DFAB lasercutting 1-4 pm Lecture: Due: Lab: Reading: Lecture: Due: Lab: Reading: Project 1 Discussion | Project 2 introduced Project 1 AutoCAD – Illustrator workflow distributed in class Digital Tectonics | Project 3 Introduced Project 2 3ds Max | Introduction | Interface setup | Fundamental concepts distributed in class
WEEK 2
1.21
WEEK 3
1.28
1.30 1.31 2.1 2.2 WEEK 4 2.4
WEEK 5
2.11
WEEK 6
2.18
Lecture: Parametrics Lab: Rhino/3ds Max integration | Basic Modeling Tools | Basic Modifiers Reading: distributed in class Lecture: Due: Lab: Reading: Lecture: Lab: Due: Reading: Project 3 Discussion Project 3 initial review 3ds Max | Lighting and rendering fundamental concepts | Cameras distributed in class Biomimicry 3ds Max | Advanced Modeling | Advanced Modifiers Project 3 due 3.5 distributed in class
WEEK 7
2.25
WEEK 8
3.3
WEEK 9
3.10
No Class – Spring Break
WEEK 10
3.17
Lecture: TBD | Project 4 introduced Lab: 3ds Max | Advanced Materials Reading: distributed in class Lecture: Rapid Prototyping Lab: 3ds Max | Advanced Rendering | VRay Reading: distributed in class Lecture: Due: Lab: Reading: Lecture: Due: Lab: Reading: Project 4 Discussion Project 4 initial review 3ds Max | Animation Introduction distributed in class Animation / Animate Form | Project 5 Assigned Project 4 3ds Max | Animation distributed in class
WEEK 11
3.24
WEEK 12
3.31
WEEK 13
4.7
WEEK 14
4.14
Lecture: TBD Lab: 3ds Max | Animation Reading: distributed in class Lecture: Due: Lab: Reading: Due: Project 5 Discussion Project 5 initial review In class work on final renderings and animation distributed in class Project 5
WEEK 15
4.21
4.25