DES1040 3-D Design 1

Introductory · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students develop skills and techniques for 3-D design by using tools, materials and processes common to 3-D design to complete a variety of project activities.
Prerequisite: DES1020: The Design Process
Parameters: Access to basic sketching, drawing and modelling tools and equipment and a computer.
Supporting courses: COM1005: Visual Composition DES1010: Sketch, Draw & Model

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify and practise 3-D design techniques within the parameters of a design brief to appropriate scale; e.g., process, production and presentation
- 1.1 use terminology associated with the techniques learned
- 1.2 demonstrate various techniques to provide design solutions; e.g., packaging, garment, architectural model
2 identify and use tools and materials common to 3-D design; e.g., modelling software, foam core board, fabric, wood
- 2.1 demonstrate basic skills using tools and materials
- 2.2 select and use appropriate tools and materials as outlined in the design brief
- 2.3 use and maintain tools and materials in a safe and appropriate manner
3 identify, select and use elements and principles of design in project activities
- 3.1 identify the elements and principles of design and use them in the context of the techniques included in the design brief
- 3.2 organize and apply the visual elements using selected strategies (e.g., consideration of aesthetics, trends and materials) in completing technical exercises and projects
4 use 3-D design techniques to solve simple design problems
- 4.1 demonstrate techniques common to 3-D design by:
  - 4.1.1 brainstorming ideas
  - 4.1.2 manipulating forms and space
  - 4.1.3 practising basic modelling techniques
  - 4.1.4 relating materials and techniques
- 4.2 prepare portfolio-ready product
- 4.3 select and solve one or more 3-D design problems using the design process
5 produce and present a portfolio-ready drawing, image, model, rendering or animation
- 5.1 present images or model for assessment
- 5.2 maintain a design folder, journal or sketchbook as part of the portfolio of ongoing observational drawing activities
- 5.3 explain intentions and decision making related to the application of elements and principles of design
6 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
7 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 7.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 7.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
8 demonstrate basic competencies
- 8.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 8.1.1 communicate
  - 8.1.2 manage information
  - 8.1.3 use numbers
  - 8.1.4 think and solve problems
- 8.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 8.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 8.2.2 be responsible
  - 8.2.3 be adaptable
  - 8.2.4 learn continuously
  - 8.2.5 work safely
- 8.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 8.3.1 work with others
  - 8.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
9 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 9.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 9.2 create a connection between personal inventory and occupational choices