First sample

1st 3D Project

This project was very time consuming and stressful to figure out at first,but after shortening the size to 3ft,the concept became much more simple.We were able to have it almost completed by the end of class,since we had already spent so much time folding all of the flowers we thought we would need.We have a large amount of flowers left over,which ended up not being a big problem,having extras in case we messed anything up.

"Origami is a metaphoric art form,you got that piece of paper,you don't add to it,you don't take away from it.You change it."

-Micheal Lafosse

Just added a sixth string of flowers,It's finished now.

Laying out the flowers before stringing them.

"Many things difficult to design prove easy in performance." -Samuel Johnson


Our tree design has been difficult to put together,but the general purpose of it is extremely simple and easy.

Over the weekend Raegan and I finished folding all of our flowers.On Monday we're going to string the flowers with wire,then we need to figure out how we'll deal with the size/stability of the tree.

25 fancy flowers for the top of the tree

Folding the flowers for our tree

Part of our prototype

Instructions to make our flowers

3D Powerpoint outline

ShannonSzczepanski

Fn. 3D Design

1/4/13

Outline ofPowerpoint

Design:

-Design- aplanned arrangement of visual elements to construct an organized visual pattern

-Content- theconcept/subject/narrative

-Form- themanipulation of materials and visual characteristics

All designevolves from point/line/plane

Principles- unity, harmony, simplicity, emphasis,focal point, scale, proportion, balance,

                  rhythm

Elements- line, shape/volume/mass, texture,illusion of space, time and kinetics (motion),

                 value/color, virtual space

-analysis-problem solving and communicating an idea

-perception-nature, art history, and culture

-materialexplorations- visual experimentation, process, sketching and building

Comparing 2dimensional and 3 dimensional design:

-2 dimensions-(length and breadth) to establish marks on a flat planar surface, that has nodepth except for the illusionary kind. You can organize visual elements tocreate harmony and unity on a picture plane.

-2 dimensionaldesign- a world of human creation: mark making, drawing, painting,printing(writing), are activities that lead to the formation of the illusion ofspace, aesthetic and intellectual content.

-3 dimensionaldesign- organization of visual elements to create harmony and unity, but inrelation to three design directions:

        -Length- vertical direction, up anddown

        -Breadth- horizontal direction, left toright

        -Depth- transverse direction, forwardsand backwards

    

The world welive in is 3 dimensional

3 dimensionaldesign is defined by x, y, z:

x=depth-transverse direction, forwards and backwards

y=breadth-horizontal direction, left to right

z=length-vertical direction, up and down

Compare andcontrast form in space and organization:

Form in Space-surface and relief, light and shadow, depth of relief, modular structure,

                          spacialrelationships, point of view, form and content, plane and space/

                          volume, interactionand stability, architectural plane

Organization-hierarchal structure, structure and unity, repetition and variety, proportion,

                       continuity, focus andemphasis, economy, implied structure, random

                       change and order,predictability

To understand 3Dobjects, we must view it from different angles and distances to grasp it’sthree dimensional reality. In a continuum of space that you’re enveloped in, wesee: up & down, side to side, what is close, or far away.

Which is moreimportant: Form or Function?

Threedimensional forms in actual and virtual space- 2d-3d/ building a reliefstructure, surface treatment, serial planes, polyhedral structures,surface/edge/vertex, Archimedean solids/interior/exterior relationships,subtractive and additive techniques, stop motion animation of a constructedobject: create virtual time and moving forms

Form inSpace:

Surface andrelief, light and shadow, depth of relief, modular structure, spacialrelationships

3D homework #1

Define in your own words, after reading chapter 1 & 2, in Principles of three-dimensional Design:

1.   Describe the design process; it’s categories and how it is used as you outline step 1, 2 and 3?

  Step 1- Identify the Problem

Find the problem, figure out exactly what it is and          whether or not it should be solved. If so, establish how you should go about solving it.

Step 2- Generate Ideas

   Brainstorm ideas and sort out the best ones to further develop. Think of all possible ideas, looking back on what you’ve created in the past. Rethink your past ideas and their outcomes. Assume from the beginning that no idea is to absurd. To sort out ideas, create thumbnail sketches and models. Write notes around the sketches to remember specific ideas.

Step 3- Refine and Analyze

   Create both presentation and working drawings. For 3D representations, create models and mock ups of your ideas.

2.   Define Three-dimensional form and find a new example using the research links.

     Forms having 3 dimensions, height, width, and depth; actual forms

Example:

http://www.designboom.com/design/the-toul-stool-moulded-jute-fibre-furniture/




3.   Define Space and find a new example using the research links.

A continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied.

Example: 
http://www.designboom.com/design/lucien-gumy-imm-cologne-d3-contest-winner-2013/

4.   Define Positive and negative space in3-D form, find a new example using the research links.

Positive space- space that is occupied by an element or a form

Negative space- the space around and between the subject of an image

Example: http://www.designboom.com/design/benjamin-graindorge-for-moustache-at-maison-et-objet/

   

5.Define Direction and find a new example using the research links.

    A course along which something moves or faces towards

Example: http://www.designboom.com/design/wallhax-coat-hanger-by-geof-ramsay-at-designboom-mart-toronto/

6.   Define Scale and find a new example using the research links.

A graduated range of values forming a standard system for measuring or grading something.

Example: http://www.designboom.com/design/weight-here-candle-holders-by-kibisi/




7.   Define Point of view and frame of reference, and find a new example using the research links.

Point of View- the position in relation to the form

Frame of Reference- a set of criteria or stated values in relation to which measurements or judgments can be made

Example:  http://www.designboom.com/design/domotex-2013-stefan-diez-curates-flooring-delux-concept-rooms/

Second Semester:3D Foundation Design

Since I can't figure out how to edit the "About Me" section of my blog,I'll write that here.
My name is Shannon,and I'm in the second week of my second semester of art school.I'm majoring in illustration and am interested in illustrating children's books, but not limiting myself to that alone.Also,I have three cats and a snail.