all.
okay, it's about that time, but let me give you all a bit of an update as to what i am currently thinking. you all have given it some good effort and done some quality work so here's a bit of a change. if you get the wb posting done, congrats you'll get some significant extra credit. if you do not get everything posted, you are going to be okay. i won't punish you for not having figured that out. many of you have been slaving over this for a few days with some difficulties and i hope you figured it out, if not let me know of any questions you may have and i'll see what i can do to help you out.
for the most part the grades are looking pretty good, so you should relax in that area. just get done what you can, get some sleep. forget about arch2354 unless you hear otherwise from me and relax. it's summer break now, have the fun that you deserve, but please, please be safe.
you all have a great amount of talent and knowledge to offer this college and this field, be confident, work hard and take challenges head on. don't make excuses, just beautiful, insightful projects and stand behind your work. have a great vacation and be ready for an awesome school year this coming fall. good luck with all that you do!
sincerely,
josh.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
NASON'S CLASSES READ READ READ READ READ
class.
this is kinda long, so don't give up or you'll miss out. and read the details again if you have any doubts as to what, when and where things are due!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! call or email me for any help you may need, but only after you know this email in-and-out and still need help.
here are some tips for possible animations:
.01_walk through. the easiest way to do this is in the 'top' view place a camera. 'click the set frame' button as we did when i showed you the object evolution-type animation. then click 'key frame' as we did in the same example and move the camera and time line accordingly. this will move the camera in sync with your animation time line. when done switch your view to the appropriate camera and click play. watch the simple beauty unfold.
if your camera needs to change levels when you are moving it in top view have a side view visible in another window [alt-w] and you can adjust it there. the camera will initially be placed on the ground plane level. move it up about 5 - 5.5' unless this is an ant's walk through. i don't want to know how your toes would experience the building while you run through it in flip-flops. the 5'-5.5' is to put the camera at about eye level.
another thing to consider is the timing. the filming occurs at 30 frames per second. if you are leaving your frames at 100, that is 3.33 seconds long. that's to short, and the animation will be flying through the space. "dat's no goot!" instead click on the time clock icon down by the animation time line and out in more frames. this will drastically elongate your rendering, but make it a much better and longer video. you can also slow the speed down to 1/4speed here. that alone changes the length from 3.33 seconds, to 13.33 seconds. shoot for at least 30- 45 second animations [at normal speed that is 900 - 1350 frames and at 1/4 speed that is 225 to 338 frames].
.02_fly around. basically the same steps, just instead of moving the camera through the space you move it around the building's perimeter. the camera level and timing hints apply to all rendered animations from viz or max [and generally speaking formz, too]. remember you can also produce any animation in wire frame [by clicking 'force wire frame' in the render parameters box].
.03_parametric camera. this is the one where we exported an adjustable camera view to quicktime player from max. this allows the viewer to look around your space from a specific stand point. we did this one as an interior, another option is to do one of the exterior as well. we went over the steps in class, so i won't repeat them here.
.04_camera path. this one you can play with, but i would recommend the others first. you can draw a spline [circle, oval, etc.] in the top view, then create a camera and look for the option to 'set camera to path'. with some tweaking these can be pretty nice, but the the speed is harder to get right.
.05_inclusion animation. this is the gem, especially for those of you with small gallery spaces. this is where you show how your alien vs. predator comes to being. what you would do is a lot like options .01 and .02. here, you place a camera that would show well a specific point where your gallery and collage come together. start with just the gallery and one by one move a piece of your 'alien' into vie while sliding the animation time line over. this will record how each piece comes into the gallery as if it is being constructed there on the spot. it is also possible to do this by turning your collage off and turning it on one piece at a time until it all shows up. if your collage imported as one big piece you may have to be a bit more creative, but by sliding things, moving planes [such as the ground plane], etc. so you can show this process.
there are many other ways you can do creative animations of your own device. feel free to experiment a little bit. these should then be linked to your website under the 'final composition' heading. i don't think these will actually fit into the gallery [i may be wrong here], but either way, they can be linked below.
as far as animations go, i want to see at least two. three or more is extra credit, which some of you could use to your advantage. for example, you do 12 animations, you get credit for 10 extra credit assignments, which would put pretty much anyone in the 'a' category. however, for them to really count, the need to be useful renderings. i'm going to ignore animations that do not really show your work.
speaking of grades, here's how i am calculating them...
2d phase: 30%
3d phase: 30%
final submission: 25%
class participation: 15%
this is your 100% grade.
here is where I add points for extra credit and subtract for absences [in excess of 3]. if you have more than 3, you will need some extra credit help to counter weigh those. absences also affect your class participation grade, so you coming to class will really pay off 100-fold.
remember the absolute last time you can turn anything in is this sunday night at 11:59 pm [meaning website and server]. by that time you must have all images and videos posted to your web page and in your network folder you should have a folder that is entitled "000_final submission" in that folder there should be four sub-folders, all named identically to the four section headings on your web page. in these sub-folders there should be a copy of all images and videos on your website and any files[form_z, max, illustrator, etc] that contain the images and/or videos in that section. ANYTHING TURNED IN BY THE ORIGINAL DUE DATE OF FRIDAY NIGHT BY 11:59 PM, WILL BE BLESSED NUMERICALLY AS TURNED IN 'EARLY'. saturday and sunday submissions will be considered on-time. monday will be too late.
my earlier email about web-posting is included below as a refresher!
good luck and good work! if you have any questions, please let me know and i will do my best to help.
please have a great and SAFE summer. if you can only have one of the two, choose safe over great.
joshua m. nason
graduate part-time instructor / master's degree candidate
the college of architecture / texas tech university
w:: 806.742.3136x258
c:: 806.789.2381
e:: joshua.nason@ttu.edu
faculty page:: http://www.arch.ttu.edu/people/faculty/nason_j/
student page:: http://www.arch.ttu.edu/courses/2006/fall/5395/391/nason/
From: listAdmin@edsel.tosm.ttu.edu [mailto:listAdmin@edsel.tosm.ttu.edu]Sent: Thu 5/10/2007 1:08 PMTo: COMPT ASSIST DESIGN DEVELOPSubject: [arch2354_090_spring2007] final submission
dearest class.
i apologize for the delay in sending this. i have been slammed with my own stuff, not thtat that is an excuse. for the sinal submission you now have until sunday night 11:59 pm at the latest. nothing will be accepted later than this due to the fact that i submit your grades monday morning.the class website where you post your final stuff is located at:
http://www.arch.ttu.edu/courses/2007/spring/2354/nason's_babies.htm
go here, click on your name select to edit with microsoft frontapage [for new internet explorer versions it is under the 'page' tab at the top right.] and just drop your images into the appropriate gallery by double clicking. you then select each image and enter a short descriptive caption that will appear below each image. your animations can be posted below the images in the 'final composition' gallery.once you click on edit with frontpage you will have to sign in to edit.
below is your user name, password example.
ttu\eraidereraider password
if you cannot log in send me an email with your eraider username and i'll fix it, i had to guess on them.this is very simple, you just need to categorize every thing you have into these categories: 2d, 3d, final and extra. only use image files [jpegs work best] and put them in order so the gallery makes sense.let me know if you have any problems. also, you do not need to be on the network to do this, any internet connection will work.have an enjoyable and safe summer break!josh
this is kinda long, so don't give up or you'll miss out. and read the details again if you have any doubts as to what, when and where things are due!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! call or email me for any help you may need, but only after you know this email in-and-out and still need help.
here are some tips for possible animations:
.01_walk through. the easiest way to do this is in the 'top' view place a camera. 'click the set frame' button as we did when i showed you the object evolution-type animation. then click 'key frame' as we did in the same example and move the camera and time line accordingly. this will move the camera in sync with your animation time line. when done switch your view to the appropriate camera and click play. watch the simple beauty unfold.
if your camera needs to change levels when you are moving it in top view have a side view visible in another window [alt-w] and you can adjust it there. the camera will initially be placed on the ground plane level. move it up about 5 - 5.5' unless this is an ant's walk through. i don't want to know how your toes would experience the building while you run through it in flip-flops. the 5'-5.5' is to put the camera at about eye level.
another thing to consider is the timing. the filming occurs at 30 frames per second. if you are leaving your frames at 100, that is 3.33 seconds long. that's to short, and the animation will be flying through the space. "dat's no goot!" instead click on the time clock icon down by the animation time line and out in more frames. this will drastically elongate your rendering, but make it a much better and longer video. you can also slow the speed down to 1/4speed here. that alone changes the length from 3.33 seconds, to 13.33 seconds. shoot for at least 30- 45 second animations [at normal speed that is 900 - 1350 frames and at 1/4 speed that is 225 to 338 frames].
.02_fly around. basically the same steps, just instead of moving the camera through the space you move it around the building's perimeter. the camera level and timing hints apply to all rendered animations from viz or max [and generally speaking formz, too]. remember you can also produce any animation in wire frame [by clicking 'force wire frame' in the render parameters box].
.03_parametric camera. this is the one where we exported an adjustable camera view to quicktime player from max. this allows the viewer to look around your space from a specific stand point. we did this one as an interior, another option is to do one of the exterior as well. we went over the steps in class, so i won't repeat them here.
.04_camera path. this one you can play with, but i would recommend the others first. you can draw a spline [circle, oval, etc.] in the top view, then create a camera and look for the option to 'set camera to path'. with some tweaking these can be pretty nice, but the the speed is harder to get right.
.05_inclusion animation. this is the gem, especially for those of you with small gallery spaces. this is where you show how your alien vs. predator comes to being. what you would do is a lot like options .01 and .02. here, you place a camera that would show well a specific point where your gallery and collage come together. start with just the gallery and one by one move a piece of your 'alien' into vie while sliding the animation time line over. this will record how each piece comes into the gallery as if it is being constructed there on the spot. it is also possible to do this by turning your collage off and turning it on one piece at a time until it all shows up. if your collage imported as one big piece you may have to be a bit more creative, but by sliding things, moving planes [such as the ground plane], etc. so you can show this process.
there are many other ways you can do creative animations of your own device. feel free to experiment a little bit. these should then be linked to your website under the 'final composition' heading. i don't think these will actually fit into the gallery [i may be wrong here], but either way, they can be linked below.
as far as animations go, i want to see at least two. three or more is extra credit, which some of you could use to your advantage. for example, you do 12 animations, you get credit for 10 extra credit assignments, which would put pretty much anyone in the 'a' category. however, for them to really count, the need to be useful renderings. i'm going to ignore animations that do not really show your work.
speaking of grades, here's how i am calculating them...
2d phase: 30%
3d phase: 30%
final submission: 25%
class participation: 15%
this is your 100% grade.
here is where I add points for extra credit and subtract for absences [in excess of 3]. if you have more than 3, you will need some extra credit help to counter weigh those. absences also affect your class participation grade, so you coming to class will really pay off 100-fold.
remember the absolute last time you can turn anything in is this sunday night at 11:59 pm [meaning website and server]. by that time you must have all images and videos posted to your web page and in your network folder you should have a folder that is entitled "000_final submission" in that folder there should be four sub-folders, all named identically to the four section headings on your web page. in these sub-folders there should be a copy of all images and videos on your website and any files[form_z, max, illustrator, etc] that contain the images and/or videos in that section. ANYTHING TURNED IN BY THE ORIGINAL DUE DATE OF FRIDAY NIGHT BY 11:59 PM, WILL BE BLESSED NUMERICALLY AS TURNED IN 'EARLY'. saturday and sunday submissions will be considered on-time. monday will be too late.
my earlier email about web-posting is included below as a refresher!
good luck and good work! if you have any questions, please let me know and i will do my best to help.
please have a great and SAFE summer. if you can only have one of the two, choose safe over great.
joshua m. nason
graduate part-time instructor / master's degree candidate
the college of architecture / texas tech university
w:: 806.742.3136x258
c:: 806.789.2381
e:: joshua.nason@ttu.edu
faculty page:: http://www.arch.ttu.edu/people/faculty/nason_j/
student page:: http://www.arch.ttu.edu/courses/2006/fall/5395/391/nason/
From: listAdmin@edsel.tosm.ttu.edu [mailto:listAdmin@edsel.tosm.ttu.edu]Sent: Thu 5/10/2007 1:08 PMTo: COMPT ASSIST DESIGN DEVELOPSubject: [arch2354_090_spring2007] final submission
dearest class.
i apologize for the delay in sending this. i have been slammed with my own stuff, not thtat that is an excuse. for the sinal submission you now have until sunday night 11:59 pm at the latest. nothing will be accepted later than this due to the fact that i submit your grades monday morning.the class website where you post your final stuff is located at:
http://www.arch.ttu.edu/courses/2007/spring/2354/nason's_babies.htm
go here, click on your name select to edit with microsoft frontapage [for new internet explorer versions it is under the 'page' tab at the top right.] and just drop your images into the appropriate gallery by double clicking. you then select each image and enter a short descriptive caption that will appear below each image. your animations can be posted below the images in the 'final composition' gallery.once you click on edit with frontpage you will have to sign in to edit.
below is your user name, password example.
ttu\eraidereraider password
if you cannot log in send me an email with your eraider username and i'll fix it, i had to guess on them.this is very simple, you just need to categorize every thing you have into these categories: 2d, 3d, final and extra. only use image files [jpegs work best] and put them in order so the gallery makes sense.let me know if you have any problems. also, you do not need to be on the network to do this, any internet connection will work.have an enjoyable and safe summer break!josh
Sunday, May 6, 2007
potluck party in the park
ladies and gents
hope your finals are going well - super - fantastic
i am having a potluck (means bring some food and we share it or drinks) tomorrow in maxey park - you are all invited - anyone who wants to show up and have a good time playing , frisbee, shooting the breeze whatevs showup - especially if you like food -
maxey park west side near quaker
6:30pm starting up stuff probably rolling after that
there is a parking lot by some medical stuff next to MI CASITA nursing home
thanks
j
hope your finals are going well - super - fantastic
i am having a potluck (means bring some food and we share it or drinks) tomorrow in maxey park - you are all invited - anyone who wants to show up and have a good time playing , frisbee, shooting the breeze whatevs showup - especially if you like food -
maxey park west side near quaker
6:30pm starting up stuff probably rolling after that
there is a parking lot by some medical stuff next to MI CASITA nursing home
thanks
j
Thursday, May 3, 2007
wahlbergs final documentation
ladies and gents
DUE MAY 8th 5p.m.
directions. READ ME . DIRECTIONS
in your section folder on \\archlab\arch2354 you will find 4 folders
01 final collage
02 final formz
03 final revit
04 final max
05 first friday EC
step1_
in the collage folder put a .tiff file 300dpi of your final collage
example: jwahlber_2354sp07093-trailertrash.tiff
step 2_
in the max and formz folders copy a version of your files
1. ONE file of your project for the respective software
2. (3-5) final .png renderings 300dpi (ie: the process does not end in formz or max - you get a better grade for applying your bad awesome photoshop skills ... HINT people, context etc.)
3. export a formz .vrml file & quicktime VR for 3ds MAX
4. NAMING CONVENTION (you get a 0 if its not right)
example: jwahlber_2354sp07093-elevation.png (savvy?!?!)
step 3_
1. in your revit folder put ONE revit file
2. also TWO .png files for your sheets 2d sheet and 3d sheet
3. NAMING CONVENTION (you get a 0 if its not right) : jwahlber_2354sp07093-artdepot-2d.png
step 4_
if you have jpegs from first friday and would like extra credit narrow your picture to your top 3 images from each first friday and put them in the folder
naming convention = username_ff07_mmdd = jwahlber_ff07_0504.jpeg
DUE MAY 8th 5p.m.
directions. READ ME . DIRECTIONS
in your section folder on \\archlab\arch2354 you will find 4 folders
01 final collage
02 final formz
03 final revit
04 final max
05 first friday EC
step1_
in the collage folder put a .tiff file 300dpi of your final collage
example: jwahlber_2354sp07093-trailertrash.tiff
step 2_
in the max and formz folders copy a version of your files
1. ONE file of your project for the respective software
2. (3-5) final .png renderings 300dpi (ie: the process does not end in formz or max - you get a better grade for applying your bad awesome photoshop skills ... HINT people, context etc.)
3. export a formz .vrml file & quicktime VR for 3ds MAX
4. NAMING CONVENTION (you get a 0 if its not right)
example: jwahlber_2354sp07093-elevation.png (savvy?!?!)
step 3_
1. in your revit folder put ONE revit file
2. also TWO .png files for your sheets 2d sheet and 3d sheet
3. NAMING CONVENTION (you get a 0 if its not right) : jwahlber_2354sp07093-artdepot-2d.png
step 4_
if you have jpegs from first friday and would like extra credit narrow your picture to your top 3 images from each first friday and put them in the folder
naming convention = username_ff07_mmdd = jwahlber_ff07_0504.jpeg
friday's submittal for nason's classes!!
tomorrow,
friday the 4th at 11:59pm your finished 3d models are due. no animations or line drawings are due until you post your website next friday. for this in your network folder you should add a file entitled "final 3d model" in that put the actual file of your finished model and at least 5 [FIVE] renderings of it. these renderings do not have to be of finished quality, but it should be apparant that you have begun to work on lighting and rendering. they can be small though. they are just proof of what you have done and how you did it.
i am currently working on getting the website up and running and will send another message when it is ready for you to post.
good luck on your finals and please have a safe summer!
josh!
friday the 4th at 11:59pm your finished 3d models are due. no animations or line drawings are due until you post your website next friday. for this in your network folder you should add a file entitled "final 3d model" in that put the actual file of your finished model and at least 5 [FIVE] renderings of it. these renderings do not have to be of finished quality, but it should be apparant that you have begun to work on lighting and rendering. they can be small though. they are just proof of what you have done and how you did it.
i am currently working on getting the website up and running and will send another message when it is ready for you to post.
good luck on your finals and please have a safe summer!
josh!
Monday, April 30, 2007
wahlberg's last classes
hey ladies and gents
hope your reviews went well and that the time we did not spend in class you put towards your studio projects. be in class today we have a quiz and evaluations and a final wrap up of the semester to do. the quiz will be short and sweet - taking a jpeg image from photoshop > illustrator > 3ds max > rendered output. this will be a grade. make sure you have work done on your max sketch project even though we did not meet i expect work to be shown. its our last class day - hooray the summer is almost here - see you all in class.
jeremy
hope your reviews went well and that the time we did not spend in class you put towards your studio projects. be in class today we have a quiz and evaluations and a final wrap up of the semester to do. the quiz will be short and sweet - taking a jpeg image from photoshop > illustrator > 3ds max > rendered output. this will be a grade. make sure you have work done on your max sketch project even though we did not meet i expect work to be shown. its our last class day - hooray the summer is almost here - see you all in class.
jeremy
Sunday, April 29, 2007
nason's classes for monday
okay, the last class is close at hand. i just wanted to remind you of a few things. the first class will meet from 5.30 until 7.00 and the second from 8.00 until 9.30. i know, i know i wish we could leave early too, but we still have doings to finish up.
remember to bring some cash for pizza! we will eat pizza from 7.00-8.00 between the classes.
be on time and do not plan on leaving early. we have a few things we need to tidy up [like rendering details, animationizationizing and the web posting]. it's not a ton, but we will need to be on the ball so come prepared to roll. see you monday night!
remember to bring some cash for pizza! we will eat pizza from 7.00-8.00 between the classes.
be on time and do not plan on leaving early. we have a few things we need to tidy up [like rendering details, animationizationizing and the web posting]. it's not a ton, but we will need to be on the ball so come prepared to roll. see you monday night!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
ATTENTION: wahlberg's classes
ladies and gents -
there is no class tomorrow WED 092 094 or THURS 093. take the time to work on studio reviews for this weekend. over the weekend i want you to compile all your work for final documentation of the semester. i will update for the assignment for the end of the semester wrap up so just check the blog. if you need me shout out or email me.
j
there is no class tomorrow WED 092 094 or THURS 093. take the time to work on studio reviews for this weekend. over the weekend i want you to compile all your work for final documentation of the semester. i will update for the assignment for the end of the semester wrap up so just check the blog. if you need me shout out or email me.
j
Sunday, April 22, 2007
monday & tuesday
have your sketches & idea imaginations taken into max
these should be scanned in from sketchbooks, or collages etc. > taken into photoshop > illustrator or cad then into max
i expect my classes to experiment with the modifiers and techniques we have learned thus far...
including but not limited to:
splines
> enable in render
> enable in viewport
> radial or rectangular
> sweep modifier
> extrude modifier
modifiers
> bend
> cloth
> taper
> extrude
> displace
edit mesh
> vertex
> segment
> face
> polygons
> element
> slice plane ( select element, create the slice plane, slice and modify shapes)
> soft selection
lights
> light tracer
> sky light
> direct light
> projector map
rendering
> background colors & maps
> small format or large formats
> advanced lighting
> force wireframe
camera
> target
> film sizes
> free cameras
i believe that is the extent of informative concepts we covered i expect you to experiement with these, enhance your current projects, and have a fun playing with the software because i feel that is the best way for you to learn this is just play with it to an applied project
have your files on the server in a folder in the black plan phase alpha omega I in a folder full of your max files for monday
also have some renders so i can look at your work
these should be scanned in from sketchbooks, or collages etc. > taken into photoshop > illustrator or cad then into max
i expect my classes to experiment with the modifiers and techniques we have learned thus far...
including but not limited to:
splines
> enable in render
> enable in viewport
> radial or rectangular
> sweep modifier
> extrude modifier
modifiers
> bend
> cloth
> taper
> extrude
> displace
edit mesh
> vertex
> segment
> face
> polygons
> element
> slice plane ( select element, create the slice plane, slice and modify shapes)
> soft selection
lights
> light tracer
> sky light
> direct light
> projector map
rendering
> background colors & maps
> small format or large formats
> advanced lighting
> force wireframe
camera
> target
> film sizes
> free cameras
i believe that is the extent of informative concepts we covered i expect you to experiement with these, enhance your current projects, and have a fun playing with the software because i feel that is the best way for you to learn this is just play with it to an applied project
have your files on the server in a folder in the black plan phase alpha omega I in a folder full of your max files for monday
also have some renders so i can look at your work
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
nason's babies for wednesday
all.
nothing new is due today. have your computer's loaded w/viz or max and ready to go. we will cover some more modeling tips and then do some practicizing in it. however, after today you should have nothing else to do to get caught up on. you should not be behind anylonger. see you at 7.30 or 5.30 [maybe after 5.30 if the lecture goes over].
josh
nothing new is due today. have your computer's loaded w/viz or max and ready to go. we will cover some more modeling tips and then do some practicizing in it. however, after today you should have nothing else to do to get caught up on. you should not be behind anylonger. see you at 7.30 or 5.30 [maybe after 5.30 if the lecture goes over].
josh
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
idea exploration imagination
look into your inspirations, graffiti, west texas, star wars, comics, whatever, lebbeus woods, morphosis, neil denari, your artists, musicians, etc.
create or invent an idea - this idea is to be EXPLORED : EXLPOITED : ENHANCED and have lots of energy (seriously) this idea will be taken into photoshop, CAD or Illustrator, then into 3dsMAx or Viz.
with your idea we will continue to experiment with edit mesh, modifiers of your selection, editable splines, renderable splines, sweeps, soft selections, and anything else you can create or come up with. the INTENT is to create and imagine architectural space so that you can explore the depths of this software.
come to class with your original sketch, collage, and idea - well formulated and well documented (scanned in and traced ready for max)
we will cover advanced lighting and default scan line render
we will cover mental ray render, global illumination, ambient occlusion
we will cover simple auto-key animation
next week is the last week of class come to class ready to learn and take notes we will go over a lot of information again :
create or invent an idea - this idea is to be EXPLORED : EXLPOITED : ENHANCED and have lots of energy (seriously) this idea will be taken into photoshop, CAD or Illustrator, then into 3dsMAx or Viz.
with your idea we will continue to experiment with edit mesh, modifiers of your selection, editable splines, renderable splines, sweeps, soft selections, and anything else you can create or come up with. the INTENT is to create and imagine architectural space so that you can explore the depths of this software.
come to class with your original sketch, collage, and idea - well formulated and well documented (scanned in and traced ready for max)
we will cover advanced lighting and default scan line render
we will cover mental ray render, global illumination, ambient occlusion
we will cover simple auto-key animation
next week is the last week of class come to class ready to learn and take notes we will go over a lot of information again :
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Class time
Walberg's and Kyle's classes will meet at 9:00 am tommorrow, be sure to submit your finished Revit model in your folder before class begins.
name the file: Revit_Gallery.rvt
name the file: Revit_Gallery.rvt
nason's classes for wednesday night [tonight]
dearest dears.
there will be no class tonight. i am sorry for the inconvenience. take a nap or something. but for next monday you should be totally caught up and add two more attempts at taking your 2d to 3d by then. while completing these two you should try 3 new tools for each [s0 six total]. try some new things. learn some new tricks. just pick six new things you'd like to try and go to town. have fun. see you monday.
josh!
there will be no class tonight. i am sorry for the inconvenience. take a nap or something. but for next monday you should be totally caught up and add two more attempts at taking your 2d to 3d by then. while completing these two you should try 3 new tools for each [s0 six total]. try some new things. learn some new tricks. just pick six new things you'd like to try and go to town. have fun. see you monday.
josh!
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Revit Assignment
This weekend you will create your gallery space using Revit. If you have the Underwood Center you may exchange buildings for one of the smaller galleries. Focus on walls, inserted curtain walls, anything that is visible. For the interior structure use your current knowledge of structure and common sense to design a simple system. If you do not know how to create a certain element then consult the tutorials in Revit. Remember you are not just modeling the facade you are modeling the entire gallery space from front to back. Think of the big picture while you model.
This assignment will be due this next Wednesday/Thursday on the 11th/12th.
Also :: for the weekend grab the Viz 2007 installer at \\archlab\viz2007
work with this program so that you are familiar with it for next week
NO CLASS ON MONDAY THE 9th AND TUESDAY THE 10TH
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
nason's wed.
we will only meet for one hour on wednesday evening. the first class will meet from 5.30-6.30 and the later class will meet from 8.30 to 9.30. you are welcome to come to either one.
Monday, April 2, 2007
Nason's Classes for Wed. April 4th!
okay nason's classes. it's time to get back on track. there's a lot of work due wednesday, so make sure you get it done. there will be no extension issued for these two parts, and no excuses for not having it done and done well. if you don't know how to do something, find out. ignorance is not acceptable with the resources you obtain.
p_01. building tutorial must be 100% complete and done well. do something different to show
you did it and learned from it. five jpegs of the building in process and one at least 2 of
the final product must be in your class-network folder before the start of class on
wednesday.
p_02. build a rev-it model of your entire gallery. do it well and do it as detailed as possible. put
at least 3 jpegs of your final product in your class-network folder before the start of
wednesday's class. mediocrity is not an option here. if you are caught up on the tutorial,
this will not be a bad work load. if you failed to complete the week-long assignment that
was due today, you are in for some long nights, and you will get no sympathy from me. if
your gallery is the underwood center, do not model the entire thing. you can either model
a section of it comparable to the other galleries, join with other underwoodians and share
sections to compile a complete model or you can pick one of the smaller galleries and
model it out in explicit detail.
check your email for more details. i sent out a mass email to both sections describing the assignment in a little more detail. good luck and do a good job. i need to see some proof of effort on these. i am rather disappointed by the majority of the buildings and modelings i have seen as of late.
josh.
p_01. building tutorial must be 100% complete and done well. do something different to show
you did it and learned from it. five jpegs of the building in process and one at least 2 of
the final product must be in your class-network folder before the start of class on
wednesday.
p_02. build a rev-it model of your entire gallery. do it well and do it as detailed as possible. put
at least 3 jpegs of your final product in your class-network folder before the start of
wednesday's class. mediocrity is not an option here. if you are caught up on the tutorial,
this will not be a bad work load. if you failed to complete the week-long assignment that
was due today, you are in for some long nights, and you will get no sympathy from me. if
your gallery is the underwood center, do not model the entire thing. you can either model
a section of it comparable to the other galleries, join with other underwoodians and share
sections to compile a complete model or you can pick one of the smaller galleries and
model it out in explicit detail.
check your email for more details. i sent out a mass email to both sections describing the assignment in a little more detail. good luck and do a good job. i need to see some proof of effort on these. i am rather disappointed by the majority of the buildings and modelings i have seen as of late.
josh.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
mini-lectures
prepare a mini-lecture (10-15min) on your assigned revit tutorials with your group
we will go over a mini project and then your groups will present your mini-lecture
we will go over a mini project and then your groups will present your mini-lecture
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
next up
create a new folder in your network folder
label the folder black plan alpha omega I
create subfolders
-formZ
-revit
FormZ model is done on wednesday/thursday
the quality should be close to this example
BUT, show us a peek or a section of the wall as well
-shane danley model of art depot
REVIT
complete the tutorial "creating a building tutorial"
put this file in your revit folder
we will work on completing tutorials in revit and go over schedules and familes and some walkthrough camera stuff...
BE COMPLETE and intent on your purpose care about your work and rock on
check out www.kepx.org & www.archinect.com
label the folder black plan alpha omega I
create subfolders
-formZ
-revit
FormZ model is done on wednesday/thursday
the quality should be close to this example
BUT, show us a peek or a section of the wall as well
-shane danley model of art depot
REVIT
complete the tutorial "creating a building tutorial"
put this file in your revit folder
we will work on completing tutorials in revit and go over schedules and familes and some walkthrough camera stuff...
BE COMPLETE and intent on your purpose care about your work and rock on
check out www.kepx.org & www.archinect.com
Monday, March 26, 2007
REVIT TUTORIALS UPDATE
hey all,
upon further inspection of the tutorials there is quite a bit of tutorials! and there are some that do not relate to our modeling skills - i have whittled the selection of tutorials down to the following
getting started (intro explains the program and GUI) >> understanding the basics
developing your ideas (this one pretty much sums up the modeling) >> creating a building information model
viewing and rendering (try to do some of these)
>> viewing >> viewing a building model
>> rendering views & creating walkthroughs >> rendering interior/exterior views
>> presentation views >> all of 'em if you can
make sure your formZ model is detailed i would rather this be done well than you half-@55 it and breeze through the tutorials
take your time : be precise : be intent : be sincere : care about your work
then start on the tutorials selected here
get as far as you can and we will work more on them in class
jdubz
upon further inspection of the tutorials there is quite a bit of tutorials! and there are some that do not relate to our modeling skills - i have whittled the selection of tutorials down to the following
getting started (intro explains the program and GUI) >> understanding the basics
developing your ideas (this one pretty much sums up the modeling) >> creating a building information model
viewing and rendering (try to do some of these)
>> viewing >> viewing a building model
>> rendering views & creating walkthroughs >> rendering interior/exterior views
>> presentation views >> all of 'em if you can
make sure your formZ model is detailed i would rather this be done well than you half-@55 it and breeze through the tutorials
take your time : be precise : be intent : be sincere : care about your work
then start on the tutorials selected here
get as far as you can and we will work more on them in class
jdubz
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Facade wall . section . bay model
ALL STUDENTS
1. complete your formZ model in detailed authority - you show that wall and formz whos boss! model away and clean and detailed - the more you model the more you understand, the more you understand the more you can explore, the more you can explore the more finesse your project will have and the more effort your instructors will see the better your grade can be...
(rhyming hmm?)
NOTE: sketch first in your sketchbook your plan of modeling - it makes everything so much easier
2. REVIT > help > tutorials : do as many as you can but definitely get down to rendering and viewing
3. curriculum video - its on the server arch2354/templates/curriculum install this and watch the video
come to class with a complete model + some screen shots of you working through the tutorials (hit print screen or some method of showing us your processes through the tutorials) they can be jpegs ...
any questions send us an email
jdubz
1. complete your formZ model in detailed authority - you show that wall and formz whos boss! model away and clean and detailed - the more you model the more you understand, the more you understand the more you can explore, the more you can explore the more finesse your project will have and the more effort your instructors will see the better your grade can be...
(rhyming hmm?)
NOTE: sketch first in your sketchbook your plan of modeling - it makes everything so much easier
2. REVIT > help > tutorials : do as many as you can but definitely get down to rendering and viewing
3. curriculum video - its on the server arch2354/templates/curriculum install this and watch the video
come to class with a complete model + some screen shots of you working through the tutorials (hit print screen or some method of showing us your processes through the tutorials) they can be jpegs ...
any questions send us an email
jdubz
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Autodesk REVIT
ALL STUDENTS
go to http://students5.autodesk.com/?tagent=autodesksite1006&lbon=1 and register and download autodesk REVIT for free. you will all need this software when we return from spring break. while the school has a version we would like you to register anyway on the autodesk website.
thanks have a safe spring break - have fun - be safe - we want to see you back and rested ready for some AWESOME modeling!
go to http://students5.autodesk.com/?tagent=autodesksite1006&lbon=1 and register and download autodesk REVIT for free. you will all need this software when we return from spring break. while the school has a version we would like you to register anyway on the autodesk website.
thanks have a safe spring break - have fun - be safe - we want to see you back and rested ready for some AWESOME modeling!
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Black Plan Phase Alpha Omega I
To begin with the 3d phase of ARCH 2354 we will test your knowledge of Form Z.
Go back to the gallery building that you visited and took pictures of for the 2d phase.
Pick a facade of that building and begin taking measurements, these measurements need to be as detailed as you can manage. The ares that you can reach must be detailed while ones you may not reach should be estimated as precisely as possible.
From this information you will begin constructing a 3d model of the building facade. Use the tools taught to you in the past week to create a detailed and intricate model of your building facade.
Because this is a model of just one facade we expect details you would not normally model, details such as brick thickness, flashing type, whether the windows are double or single paned.
The more detail and work you put into these models the better the resulting project will be.
We understand many people have made plans for spring break, we ask those people to go ahead and gather some rough measurements so that they may start on this project and have something for the week of the 19th. You may gather the specific measurements during that week as we will be working on this model during class time.
The week after spring break we expect you to have begun this project so that we may work with you during class.
Go back to the gallery building that you visited and took pictures of for the 2d phase.
Pick a facade of that building and begin taking measurements, these measurements need to be as detailed as you can manage. The ares that you can reach must be detailed while ones you may not reach should be estimated as precisely as possible.
From this information you will begin constructing a 3d model of the building facade. Use the tools taught to you in the past week to create a detailed and intricate model of your building facade.
Because this is a model of just one facade we expect details you would not normally model, details such as brick thickness, flashing type, whether the windows are double or single paned.
The more detail and work you put into these models the better the resulting project will be.
We understand many people have made plans for spring break, we ask those people to go ahead and gather some rough measurements so that they may start on this project and have something for the week of the 19th. You may gather the specific measurements during that week as we will be working on this model during class time.
The week after spring break we expect you to have begun this project so that we may work with you during class.
Monday, March 5, 2007
NASON'S CLASSES MONDAY NIGHT
Nason's classes only. We will mee, but only for one hour, not two. the first class will meet from 6.30-7.30p and the secdone from 7.30-8.30p.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
THE ART WALK POSTING
The Showing at the First Friday Art Walk was phenomenal! The place was packed, the work was great and the crowd was pleased. Great work everyone! Great work! Thanks for your passion, your engagement and your willingness to trust this process. That's the only way any of us will grow.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
NO HARDTOPS TONITE
hardtops is closed @ 5.00pm and WILL NOT be open at 7pm
the instructors will be up there all morning tomorrow if you cannot drop off your work we will collect whats on the 9th floor tomorrow morning
thanks
the instructors will be up there all morning tomorrow if you cannot drop off your work we will collect whats on the 9th floor tomorrow morning
thanks
FINAL PRINT LIST
Addendum: THIS LIST IS UPDATED 2.33pm
we have compiled this list to serve as the final list (Nason's students will be contacted via Nason he's already instructed ya'll)
TO DO: some of you have already printed your work - AWESOME!! - what we need you to do next is cut it & take it up to hardtops along with a scrap piece of cardboard about the same size as your plot bigger is better - this will serve as a backing to keep your work straight (NO FOAM CORE) ONLY CARDBOARD it can be from a box it can be dirty, clean, stinking, rancid (well maybe not)
PRINT YOUR FINAL PRINTS on the HP5500 and allow for 1 hour dry time - then drop your print off at hardTOPS by 5.00pm TODAY - unless we have instructed otherwise use the hp5500 (if you use mixed media choose your printer)
IF YOU CANNOT drop your load at hardTOPS then swing by tomorrow morning or right at 12.00 NOON
HARDTOPS CLOSES AT 5.00PM AND OPENS @ 8.00AM
Alan Powell
Anthony Chambliss
Blake Epperson
Brad Latson
Brian Cohen
Bryan Davis
Chad Cooley
Chase Gilmore
Colten Carthel
Crystal Davis
Darrell Westcott
Devin Dozier
Erik Guaderrama
Eulice Umanzer
Evan McCurdy
Filemon Aragon
Joanna Shim
John Simons
Jonathan Lemaster
Jose Medina
Joshua Krantz
Justin Mecklin
Katie Gorman
Kendall Gomez
Kristen Rinker
Krystal Davis
Kyle Robertson
Lauren Rutherford
Lindsay Akins
Lindsay Kunz
Magara Asheim
Mark Buchanan
Mckee Kelly
Nick Garcia
Parkers Sands
Raldy Conanan
Ryan Olmstead
Sarah Bradshaw
Sean Cox
Sean Kelley
Seth Stevens
Shane Danley
Simon Mcgown
Trent Oatman
Vanessa Garcia
Wesley Parks
** IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PIECE TO BE EXHBITIED [ AND ARE not ON THIS LIST ]
pring a 12"x12" copy and drop it by hardtops or wahlbergs mailbox on the 10th floor we will exhbit a montage of smaller pieces for those of you who would like to be in the show
if you have questions call wahlberg or your instructor: 512.797.4718 i will be busy for today but if you are in DISTRESS you can call me -
we have compiled this list to serve as the final list (Nason's students will be contacted via Nason he's already instructed ya'll)
TO DO: some of you have already printed your work - AWESOME!! - what we need you to do next is cut it & take it up to hardtops along with a scrap piece of cardboard about the same size as your plot bigger is better - this will serve as a backing to keep your work straight (NO FOAM CORE) ONLY CARDBOARD it can be from a box it can be dirty, clean, stinking, rancid (well maybe not)
PRINT YOUR FINAL PRINTS on the HP5500 and allow for 1 hour dry time - then drop your print off at hardTOPS by 5.00pm TODAY - unless we have instructed otherwise use the hp5500 (if you use mixed media choose your printer)
IF YOU CANNOT drop your load at hardTOPS then swing by tomorrow morning or right at 12.00 NOON
HARDTOPS CLOSES AT 5.00PM AND OPENS @ 8.00AM
Alan Powell
Anthony Chambliss
Blake Epperson
Brad Latson
Brian Cohen
Bryan Davis
Chad Cooley
Chase Gilmore
Colten Carthel
Crystal Davis
Darrell Westcott
Devin Dozier
Erik Guaderrama
Eulice Umanzer
Evan McCurdy
Filemon Aragon
Joanna Shim
John Simons
Jonathan Lemaster
Jose Medina
Joshua Krantz
Justin Mecklin
Katie Gorman
Kendall Gomez
Kristen Rinker
Krystal Davis
Kyle Robertson
Lauren Rutherford
Lindsay Akins
Lindsay Kunz
Magara Asheim
Mark Buchanan
Mckee Kelly
Nick Garcia
Parkers Sands
Raldy Conanan
Ryan Olmstead
Sarah Bradshaw
Sean Cox
Sean Kelley
Seth Stevens
Shane Danley
Simon Mcgown
Trent Oatman
Vanessa Garcia
Wesley Parks
** IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PIECE TO BE EXHBITIED [ AND ARE not ON THIS LIST ]
pring a 12"x12" copy and drop it by hardtops or wahlbergs mailbox on the 10th floor we will exhbit a montage of smaller pieces for those of you who would like to be in the show
if you have questions call wahlberg or your instructor: 512.797.4718 i will be busy for today but if you are in DISTRESS you can call me -
wahlberg's class 093
we will not be meeting at 8.00am - i will be at the school around 10.00am
then i will head to hardtops around 2.00pm to help set up the artwork
hardtops will close by 5.00pm so we will NOT meet at 7.00pm
check the blogspot throughout the day for followups about pinning and setup
we set most everything up today and we will be concerned with what pieces go where...
hope to see you around the building or hardtops tomorrow - i will need help with flyers tomorrow so anything will be helpful
j dubz
then i will head to hardtops around 2.00pm to help set up the artwork
hardtops will close by 5.00pm so we will NOT meet at 7.00pm
check the blogspot throughout the day for followups about pinning and setup
we set most everything up today and we will be concerned with what pieces go where...
hope to see you around the building or hardtops tomorrow - i will need help with flyers tomorrow so anything will be helpful
j dubz
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
NASON'S CLASSES TONIGHT
hey group,
we will not be meeting at hardtops tonight. they will be closed by the time we have class. so show up to the lab...we will meet at the normal time and place!
things to bring:
.01_your form.z'd laptop or notebook [be ready to roll].
.02_your re-submittable final 2d piece [one dim. @ 30', semi-gloss print from the 5500].
.02a_make sure you have $ in your print account for this purpose.
.03_peace, love and goodwill to all people
see you in class!
we will not be meeting at hardtops tonight. they will be closed by the time we have class. so show up to the lab...we will meet at the normal time and place!
things to bring:
.01_your form.z'd laptop or notebook [be ready to roll].
.02_your re-submittable final 2d piece [one dim. @ 30', semi-gloss print from the 5500].
.02a_make sure you have $ in your print account for this purpose.
.03_peace, love and goodwill to all people
see you in class!
hardTOPS set up plan
here is the plan: sections 092 & 094 meet @ hardTOPS
092 1.00 pm
094 3.00pm
PLEASE BRING FISHING LINE (if you have some)
PLEASE BRING SCISSORS or KNIFE for cutting fishing line
hanging team (i need the majority of the class helping with this stuff)
we will have 1 group measuring & cutting fishing line
we will have 1 group tying fishing line to binder clips
we will have 1 group measuring out the hangers
we will have 1 group hanging the hangers
propaganda group (i need about 2 cars and couple people)
we will have 1 car post on campus
we will have 1 car go to coffee shops
we will have maybe another car go to some cafes or other savvy places to drop stuff off
i will bring the snacks but you may want to grab a bite to eat
also plan for the drive back to school if you have class i don't want you being late
depending on how much we get done will determine what to do next
see you there
092 1.00 pm
094 3.00pm
PLEASE BRING FISHING LINE (if you have some)
PLEASE BRING SCISSORS or KNIFE for cutting fishing line
hanging team (i need the majority of the class helping with this stuff)
we will have 1 group measuring & cutting fishing line
we will have 1 group tying fishing line to binder clips
we will have 1 group measuring out the hangers
we will have 1 group hanging the hangers
propaganda group (i need about 2 cars and couple people)
we will have 1 car post on campus
we will have 1 car go to coffee shops
we will have maybe another car go to some cafes or other savvy places to drop stuff off
i will bring the snacks but you may want to grab a bite to eat
also plan for the drive back to school if you have class i don't want you being late
depending on how much we get done will determine what to do next
see you there
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
RE-submittals & hardTOPS
ladies and gents -
if you would like to resubmit your work we would prefer if you make corrections to return your pieces ASAP - i suggested 6pm tonite on TUES however i think that might be rushing it too much - if you need extra time - we will be accepting resubmittals until your respective classes - ie: tomorrow we will take work for the monday classes & the same for TR we will accept tuesday work on thursday - the instructors will go over the resubmittals and make a final cut - print on 8.5x11 or 11x17 whichever you need NOT BIG PLOT!!
[ NOTE: to the students exhbiting - depending on your collage/diagram/creation we will want a final piece to be printed or submitted - get with your instructor to address the issue tomorrow and TR ]
the intent is to have class at hardtops for wahlberg's - 092 & 094 sections - meet at hardtops WED - we will be organizing the space and setting up for hanging - i will also need some of you on the crew for postcards to take care of that and pass them out once they are created ... i think this will be fun so please show up so we can get everything as ready as possible for friday - again i want to thank everyone for their effort and beautiful work - we were all very appreciative of your efforts!
if you would like to resubmit your work we would prefer if you make corrections to return your pieces ASAP - i suggested 6pm tonite on TUES however i think that might be rushing it too much - if you need extra time - we will be accepting resubmittals until your respective classes - ie: tomorrow we will take work for the monday classes & the same for TR we will accept tuesday work on thursday - the instructors will go over the resubmittals and make a final cut - print on 8.5x11 or 11x17 whichever you need NOT BIG PLOT!!
[ NOTE: to the students exhbiting - depending on your collage/diagram/creation we will want a final piece to be printed or submitted - get with your instructor to address the issue tomorrow and TR ]
the intent is to have class at hardtops for wahlberg's - 092 & 094 sections - meet at hardtops WED - we will be organizing the space and setting up for hanging - i will also need some of you on the crew for postcards to take care of that and pass them out once they are created ... i think this will be fun so please show up so we can get everything as ready as possible for friday - again i want to thank everyone for their effort and beautiful work - we were all very appreciative of your efforts!
Friday, February 23, 2007
FINAL PHASE 2D 2.23.2007
COLLAGE PIECE:
DUE outside office 505 @ 5:05pm*
[ box designated for files if no box exists at the time of drop off neatly pile outside the door ]
[ wahlberg's class - roll your prints up, keep them together, and rubber band them to make it easy for me please ]
LATE WORK OR NO WORK analog or digital will result in a 0 for the final part of this project NO LATE WORK : NO EXCUSES
*there may be a few amendments added to this during the day tomorrow per each instructor - Except Wahlberg he wrote this as you all have figured out and our classes stick to this please -
PRINT_
TURN IN (1 or more versions) 30" x 30" poster from printer HP4000 for size**
[ if you have trouble printing from illustrator make sure you turn on advanced>print as bitmap ]
[ these instructions are on the door of the lab - if you are losing lines, shapes, etc. make sure to do this for best print ]
TURN IN (1 or more versions) 11" x 17" layout from printer HP7750 for color
[ 7750 copy you will most likely scale in the print settings to match 30x30 ratio ]
write your name, section and baby's name on the back of your collage
** your instructor may have tailored this part of the printing to better suit your class [ wahlberg's class you know what to do i want both 30x30 + 11x17 please ]
DIGITAL FILE_
TURN IN THIS FILE AND ALL FILES FOR THIS PROJECT ON YOUR SERVER FOLDER IN THE CORRECT assignment FOLDER
[ look at schedule in templates folder if you are confused about what assignment we are on ]
NOTE 1: the four j's will be selecting pieces tomorrow night : you may look for the results on the blogspot
we will be selecting only the best projects based on the following criteria
page layout : object to page ratio : color selection : line weight : line type : usage of trans + mixed media : composition : depth : rule of thirds : proportions : clarity of concept : and everything else we stressed in the critiques this week :
LAUD 1: your effort, care, and time you spent in all of your projects will shine and be exquisite! we look forward to seeing your hard work and super duper deluxe, bad radical, extremely wickedly cool ideas and collage diagrams : we are excited to have this opportunity to view and select your work and allow you the chance to exhibit and share yourself and work with the public : our thanks to your efforts and talents
look forward to an arrangement of helping crews
printing . cutting . hang up . document . take down . post card . propaganda
DUE outside office 505 @ 5:05pm*
[ box designated for files if no box exists at the time of drop off neatly pile outside the door ]
[ wahlberg's class - roll your prints up, keep them together, and rubber band them to make it easy for me please ]
LATE WORK OR NO WORK analog or digital will result in a 0 for the final part of this project NO LATE WORK : NO EXCUSES
*there may be a few amendments added to this during the day tomorrow per each instructor - Except Wahlberg he wrote this as you all have figured out and our classes stick to this please -
PRINT_
TURN IN (1 or more versions) 30" x 30" poster from printer HP4000 for size**
[ if you have trouble printing from illustrator make sure you turn on advanced>print as bitmap ]
[ these instructions are on the door of the lab - if you are losing lines, shapes, etc. make sure to do this for best print ]
TURN IN (1 or more versions) 11" x 17" layout from printer HP7750 for color
[ 7750 copy you will most likely scale in the print settings to match 30x30 ratio ]
write your name, section and baby's name on the back of your collage
** your instructor may have tailored this part of the printing to better suit your class [ wahlberg's class you know what to do i want both 30x30 + 11x17 please ]
DIGITAL FILE_
TURN IN THIS FILE AND ALL FILES FOR THIS PROJECT ON YOUR SERVER FOLDER IN THE CORRECT assignment FOLDER
[ look at schedule in templates folder if you are confused about what assignment we are on ]
NOTE 1: the four j's will be selecting pieces tomorrow night : you may look for the results on the blogspot
we will be selecting only the best projects based on the following criteria
page layout : object to page ratio : color selection : line weight : line type : usage of trans + mixed media : composition : depth : rule of thirds : proportions : clarity of concept : and everything else we stressed in the critiques this week :
LAUD 1: your effort, care, and time you spent in all of your projects will shine and be exquisite! we look forward to seeing your hard work and super duper deluxe, bad radical, extremely wickedly cool ideas and collage diagrams : we are excited to have this opportunity to view and select your work and allow you the chance to exhibit and share yourself and work with the public : our thanks to your efforts and talents
look forward to an arrangement of helping crews
printing . cutting . hang up . document . take down . post card . propaganda
Friday, February 16, 2007
collage, collage, collage
okay, so now you have a collage that's due. so where and how should you begin?
it's simple, you have a lot of work to choose from. you have photos, research, traces, diagrams, catalogues, names, words and a lot of thoughts, opinions and some really very beautiful ideas that are just beginning to come forth from your work in this class.
all of this is your ammunition, and you may use it at your free will. some of you will choose to be a variable renegade vigilante and others a very precise sniper. what ever method you choose, you must hit the target, so be conscious of how and why you are doing things. remember, there is a second phase to this, so try something new and do not be afraid to mess up. but use caution in the fact that you will have a very short time for round two and the more developed this step ends up, the better off you will be when you compose your final.
here are your tips:
.01_flex your digital muscles.
remember, this is a computer course that is tying several digital programs and interfaces together into one project in hopes that you can find your best methods and strengths within how you work as a creator. we are reaching the end of the 2d phase. what have you learned about photoshop, illustrator, etc. show us just how good you can be. show us that you are expanding your knowledge-base of these programs. hint:: layers may be your best friend in the world on this assignment, but do not ignore your love for opacity, cut and paste, scale, trace and the ever-so-lovely goddess, line weight.
.02_use your silver bullet.
before jumping into this one look through your past work and identify the one thing that best sums up what you have found in your 2d exploration. this is the gem that to which everything else must cohesively relate. this is your brilliant whisper. this is your silver bullet.
.03_speak softly.
do not try and do too much in one collage. just because a lot is available, does not mean you must throw everything into one piece. remember, you are only going to have one final piece, so it had better be well done. simple brevity usually says it best.
.04_communication is the key.
who cares how good you are if you cannot convey what you are trying to do and say? the answer is no one. the reason is that you will not gain the attention long enough to even whisper your sweet 'everythings'. don't just make it pretty, make it pretty convincing. you have a lot here and after you narrow it down to that gem everything goes into explaining that gem and communicating its worth to its fullest extent.
.05_your the captain.
this 'ship' is under your charge and if it sinks it is only you we will blame. however, the work is done well, it's all you and you will get the glory. in this class, an assignment is an assignment, but the project is more important. higher than that even , are the computer programs you need to learn and then lies the student at the top of the pile. we want you to stick to what we ask for as much as possible, but in the end, if you have an alternative idea that you think will work better and you want to take that chance, go for it. not all classes will give you this freedom. here, we care that you keep up, do well, care about what you are doing and get to know these dang programs intimately they will make your good projects great if you learn them well.
and lastly,
.06_there is power in intention.
there's no accidents now. be decisive, make choices, guide your work and learn as you go. you have it within you to explore this process / project and expand your talents and tools in using computers as a strength, not an hindrance. show us that you know what's going on. take control mentally and erase all chances of mistakes and excuses.
good luck. good work. and enjoy this beautiful weekend.
due:: feb 19/20, 2007
it's simple, you have a lot of work to choose from. you have photos, research, traces, diagrams, catalogues, names, words and a lot of thoughts, opinions and some really very beautiful ideas that are just beginning to come forth from your work in this class.
all of this is your ammunition, and you may use it at your free will. some of you will choose to be a variable renegade vigilante and others a very precise sniper. what ever method you choose, you must hit the target, so be conscious of how and why you are doing things. remember, there is a second phase to this, so try something new and do not be afraid to mess up. but use caution in the fact that you will have a very short time for round two and the more developed this step ends up, the better off you will be when you compose your final.
here are your tips:
.01_flex your digital muscles.
remember, this is a computer course that is tying several digital programs and interfaces together into one project in hopes that you can find your best methods and strengths within how you work as a creator. we are reaching the end of the 2d phase. what have you learned about photoshop, illustrator, etc. show us just how good you can be. show us that you are expanding your knowledge-base of these programs. hint:: layers may be your best friend in the world on this assignment, but do not ignore your love for opacity, cut and paste, scale, trace and the ever-so-lovely goddess, line weight.
.02_use your silver bullet.
before jumping into this one look through your past work and identify the one thing that best sums up what you have found in your 2d exploration. this is the gem that to which everything else must cohesively relate. this is your brilliant whisper. this is your silver bullet.
.03_speak softly.
do not try and do too much in one collage. just because a lot is available, does not mean you must throw everything into one piece. remember, you are only going to have one final piece, so it had better be well done. simple brevity usually says it best.
.04_communication is the key.
who cares how good you are if you cannot convey what you are trying to do and say? the answer is no one. the reason is that you will not gain the attention long enough to even whisper your sweet 'everythings'. don't just make it pretty, make it pretty convincing. you have a lot here and after you narrow it down to that gem everything goes into explaining that gem and communicating its worth to its fullest extent.
.05_your the captain.
this 'ship' is under your charge and if it sinks it is only you we will blame. however, the work is done well, it's all you and you will get the glory. in this class, an assignment is an assignment, but the project is more important. higher than that even , are the computer programs you need to learn and then lies the student at the top of the pile. we want you to stick to what we ask for as much as possible, but in the end, if you have an alternative idea that you think will work better and you want to take that chance, go for it. not all classes will give you this freedom. here, we care that you keep up, do well, care about what you are doing and get to know these dang programs intimately they will make your good projects great if you learn them well.
and lastly,
.06_there is power in intention.
there's no accidents now. be decisive, make choices, guide your work and learn as you go. you have it within you to explore this process / project and expand your talents and tools in using computers as a strength, not an hindrance. show us that you know what's going on. take control mentally and erase all chances of mistakes and excuses.
good luck. good work. and enjoy this beautiful weekend.
due:: feb 19/20, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
GRAFFITI NO PAPER
ladies and gents there is NO PAPER due for Nason and Wahlberg's classes
instead of writing: read through the article on wikipedia and take some notes
i would prefer to have an intelligent discussion about
CULTURE FIRST FRIDAY GRAFFITI AND
HOW TO USE THE COMPUTER AS A M E D I U M
a tool for design - i would like you all to consider what and how
expressions can be versed
(if you wrote the paper already you will be credited for doing so)
WORK ON YOUR FOLDERS SHOULD BE IMMACULATE
wahlberg's class print your catalog in a format we can pin up
i would like for everyone to see and learn from each other tomorrow
j dubz out -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graffiti
instead of writing: read through the article on wikipedia and take some notes
i would prefer to have an intelligent discussion about
CULTURE FIRST FRIDAY GRAFFITI AND
HOW TO USE THE COMPUTER AS A M E D I U M
a tool for design - i would like you all to consider what and how
expressions can be versed
(if you wrote the paper already you will be credited for doing so)
WORK ON YOUR FOLDERS SHOULD BE IMMACULATE
wahlberg's class print your catalog in a format we can pin up
i would like for everyone to see and learn from each other tomorrow
j dubz out -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graffiti
Saturday, February 10, 2007
the octopus project
Jakes Backroom
50th and Slide (next to 50th street caboose)
saturday 9pm doors open
show starts at 10pm
band line up:
the numerators
muchos backflips
the octopus project
bring your ticket stubs Mon or Tues and receive extra credit
hope we see you there it should be bad radical wicked
50th and Slide (next to 50th street caboose)
saturday 9pm doors open
show starts at 10pm
band line up:
the numerators
muchos backflips
the octopus project
bring your ticket stubs Mon or Tues and receive extra credit
hope we see you there it should be bad radical wicked
catalog template
the catalog template is availble on the server \\archlab\arch2354
it is a pdf example of a simple idea of catagorizing items in a matrix
it is expected that your catalogs resemble the organization method
it is a pdf example of a simple idea of catagorizing items in a matrix
it is expected that your catalogs resemble the organization method
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Catalogue
The classical Aristotelian view claims that categories are discrete entities characterized by a set of properties which are shared by their members. In analytic philosophy, these properties are assumed to establish the conditions which are both necessary and sufficient to capture meaning.
Find objects within your collage that may be separated and distinguished, this includes vector parts, scanned diagram pieces and selections from the initial image
With these separate objects find groups of parts, focus on systems, conditions, urbanism, infrastructure, critique, etc.
Place these objects in the matrix in their defined row and separated into columns. Each row of your matrix should be a category defined by yourself. Each column is a position for a separate part, number, or variant.
Due Feb. 12/13
According to the classical view, categories should be clearly defined, mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive. This way, any entity of the given classification universe belongs unequivocally to one, and only one, of the proposed categories.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categorization
At the moment the collage exists as an arbitrary overlay of separate diagrams that are each highlighting their own information found in the initial image. To make sense of these objects a catalogue will be used to streamline the thinking process and create a vocabulary of parts with which to work with.
Find objects within your collage that may be separated and distinguished, this includes vector parts, scanned diagram pieces and selections from the initial image
With these separate objects find groups of parts, focus on systems, conditions, urbanism, infrastructure, critique, etc.
Place these objects in the matrix in their defined row and separated into columns. Each row of your matrix should be a category defined by yourself. Each column is a position for a separate part, number, or variant.
Remember economy of means and be selective in your categories, do not place a single 1” vector line as a part if it is in a set of many 1” vector lines. Do not submit forty 1” vector lines as a part. Find a balance
*Find example matrix template on server folder.
Due Feb. 12/13
Monday, February 5, 2007
CRITIQUE
Gasche, Rodolphe. The Honor of Thinking: Critique, Theory, Philosophy. Palo Alto: Stanford University Press, 2007. p.109
“Critique comes from the Greek krinein which means: “to sort”, “to sort out” and thus to “lift out that special sort.” This contrast against others arises from an elevation to a new order. The sense of the word “critique” is so little negative that it means the most positive, the positing of what must be established in advance in all positing as what is determinative and decisive. Therefore, critique is a separation and lifting out of the special, the uncommon and, at the same time, decisive, therefore, and only in consequence, is it also a rejection of the commonplace and unsuitable.
name your baby : be inspired by your artist : tie it into the culture of west texas : the culture you perceive in this atmosphere : incorporate meaning : derive meaning : assign meaning : what is the connection of 'the depot' to the culture of art + architecture in lubbock : what are you saying with this : utilize your diagrams : utilize your photos : what did you capture : what captures you : what did you map and why :
we talked about the railroad, the grid, manifest, the sky, the sun, dust, the plains, agriculture, cotton, windy, stinky, university.....but more than just these exist for you to draw from
check out Max Hattler's video COLLISION http://www.maxhattler.com/collision/
DUE: 6 wednesday 2007 & 7 thursday 2007
post onto your folder on the server before class as a word document
“Critique comes from the Greek krinein which means: “to sort”, “to sort out” and thus to “lift out that special sort.” This contrast against others arises from an elevation to a new order. The sense of the word “critique” is so little negative that it means the most positive, the positing of what must be established in advance in all positing as what is determinative and decisive. Therefore, critique is a separation and lifting out of the special, the uncommon and, at the same time, decisive, therefore, and only in consequence, is it also a rejection of the commonplace and unsuitable.
name your baby : be inspired by your artist : tie it into the culture of west texas : the culture you perceive in this atmosphere : incorporate meaning : derive meaning : assign meaning : what is the connection of 'the depot' to the culture of art + architecture in lubbock : what are you saying with this : utilize your diagrams : utilize your photos : what did you capture : what captures you : what did you map and why :
we talked about the railroad, the grid, manifest, the sky, the sun, dust, the plains, agriculture, cotton, windy, stinky, university.....but more than just these exist for you to draw from
check out Max Hattler's video COLLISION http://www.maxhattler.com/collision/
DUE: 6 wednesday 2007 & 7 thursday 2007
post onto your folder on the server before class as a word document
Friday, February 2, 2007
first friday extra
frist friday activity : for some fun and credit
Take 3 pictures
one of an artist and you
one of the buildings
one of a piece of art that is intriguing to you
( ladies and gents be respectful and polite when taking photos )
hope to see you out and about
Take 3 pictures
one of an artist and you
one of the buildings
one of a piece of art that is intriguing to you
( ladies and gents be respectful and polite when taking photos )
hope to see you out and about
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Wednesday + Thursday
5 vector diagrams with layers containing ::
live paint . pen . shapes . strokes . vector objects
live trace
raster original
1 master diagram with the 5 vector diagrams overlaid ::
the layers can be an order
in the background needs to be original photograph
so basically vectorize 5 hand drawn diagrams with ::
original raster layer
live trace
some type of live paint plus pens, objects etc.
Then overlay them together, locked layers work best, with the original photograph in the background.
Submit a .psd file or .ai file on the server for Wed + Thurs
Thursday, January 25, 2007
BLACK PLAN phase I part i
With one image from your initial 10 you will derive a series of diagrams by overlaying a trace layer over your image.
You are looking for as many things as possible to diagram::
What systems exist within your image?
What objects do you want to highlight?
What lines do you want to accentuate?
Are there examples of positive space?
Are there examples of negative space?
Diagram tensions that exist between objects.
Diagram relationships that exist between objects.
Pick up on items that aren't immediately apparent.
Use mix media (graphite, ink, paint, etc.)
Tell a story of this place, help us the viewer understand the image/place through layers of information.
From these 15 find the 5 best, scan those at high res. Then bring the diagrams to class and submit the scans onto the server.
You are looking for as many things as possible to diagram::
What systems exist within your image?
What objects do you want to highlight?
What lines do you want to accentuate?
Are there examples of positive space?
Are there examples of negative space?
Diagram tensions that exist between objects.
Diagram relationships that exist between objects.
Pick up on items that aren't immediately apparent.
Use mix media (graphite, ink, paint, etc.)
Tell a story of this place, help us the viewer understand the image/place through layers of information.
From these 15 find the 5 best, scan those at high res. Then bring the diagrams to class and submit the scans onto the server.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Wednesday + Thursday
For class this week you must bring trace paper, a drawing instrument, a cutting instrument, and pinning instruments
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
ASSIGNMENT II
research.find.immerse.look.
listen.watch.live.be.act
DUE: Wed_24th or Thurs_25th
report contains the following
hard data_ existing information regarding assigned designer
Circum Vitae.resume’.bio.
where is the headquarters?
who is the head designer, artist, producer etc.?
what awards, competitions entered or won?
where did the person/musician/artist receive education?
ideology.concepts.theories.manifestos
what do they do?
why do they do it?
where do they derive inspiration, goals, intentions?
examples of their work & cite it
sound clips.pictures.images.cover art.movie clips.short films.music video.writings.lyrics.writings.
soft data_ opinions, theories, conjecture of your own
HOW DOES THIS APPLY TO ARCHITECTURE? DOES IT? IF SO HOW? IF NOT HOW?
how can you apply this to your work
how can you apply this to tehonology
how can you use designer concepts for this project
how can you use this information to create space audibly, visually, graphically?
FOCUS ON
composition.proportion.structure.style.assemblage.associations.connections.joints.
phrasing.color.shape.scale.intensities.breadth.atmosphere.
do these case studies break away from your traditional notion of art, graphics, music, film?
is there a conformity, conservatism, traditionality, non conformity, dialect, vernacular, language, avante garde, contemporary overtones? what?
what is the story being told, conveyed, illustrated, performed, designed, captured, envisioned?
TIE THIS INTO ARCHITECTURE AND THE COMPUTER AS A DESIGN TOOL
cite all work http://citationmachine.net/
research options: buy.sell.loan.borrow.check out.no stealing.
interlibrary loan, movie store, your neighbor, the main library, the architecture library, websites, the internet, books, magazines
to hand in and put on your network folder
a 2 page written essay answering the questions for the assignment
page 1 is for hard data [ your research ]
page 2 for soft data [ your opinions and ideas ]
page 3 bibliography of cited work using son of citation machine in the MLA format
the layout of the finished product will be provided by your instructor.
this is to be completed to the highest quality possible regarding writing, language, format, composition, citation, and imagery, sound clips, movie clips
CAPTURING OPTIONS:
FILM : use http://www.techsmith.com/snagit.asp or an apple and use GRAB
AUDIO : burning or the album mp3.wav.m4a
GRAPHIC : scanning.the web(high res)
ARTIST LIST
| 90 | achambli | Edward hopper |
| 90 | rdorris | Jean Luc Goddard |
| 90 | jufalcon | http://www.hydro74.com/ |
| 90 | cgilmore | My Morning Jacket |
| 90 | cesgonza | Spoon |
| 90 | nejackso | Hot Chip |
| 90 | klawley | http://www.ateliervanlieshout.com |
| 90 | chrmarti | http://www.zenvironments.com/ |
| 90 | nmayor | Mark Romanek |
| 90 | minoe | Rachel Whiteread |
| 90 | weparks | Anton Corbijn |
| 90 | jposadas | 90 Degrees |
| 90 | jurice | Dave Nitsche |
| 90 | mesamuel | http://www.tronicstudio.com/ |
| 90 | sshah | Three Legged Legs (Los Angeles lets be friends) |
| 90 | ltippens | Laszlo Moholy-Nagy |
| 90 | ctranter | http://www.xenomorphic.co.uk/index.htm |
| 90 | juvillar | http://www.otradesign.com/ |
| 90 | gwaldren | http://www.keepdrafting.com |
| 91 | jbejaran | Sigur Ros |
| 91 | rberrone | http://www.obeygiant.com/main_new.php?page=articles&article=a58 |
| 91 | cocarrik | Graphic Havoc |
| 91 | econanan | GusGus (work of Stefan Arni & Siggi Kinski) |
| 91 | bepperso | Charles s. Anderson Design |
| 91 | greveret | Lightning Hopkins |
| 91 | rfuller | http://www.hoogerbrugge.com/ |
| 91 | egallego | Bloc Party |
| 91 | lauregar | Robert Rodriguez |
| 91 | kagorman | Woof Wan-Bau |
| 91 | ragutier | The Knife |
| 91 | anabhern | Townes Van Zandt |
| 91 | dalhowel | Animal Collective |
| 91 | ryjacobs | Aqueduct |
| 91 | gilopez | The Talking Heads |
| 91 | thstanle | Drew Lightfoot (one man wrecking machine) |
| 91 | asummerl | Quentin Tarantino |
| 91 | vzavala | Muse |
| 92 | daghili | http://www.designchapel.com/ |
| 92 | rbabb | Beck |
| 92 | fbarron | joseph kosinski |
| 92 | wibutler | Bjork |
| 92 | chcooley | Max Hatler (collision) |
| 92 | brhaas | The Beata Band |
| 92 | seakelle | Paul Klee |
| 92 | jolemast | Oliver Gondry |
| 92 | qmackay | Chris Cunningham |
| 92 | mmarcyni | Of Montreal |
| 92 | smcgown | http://www.banksy.co.uk/ |
| 92 | jmecklin | Bonnie Prince Billy |
| 92 | nomunoz | Josef Albers |
| 92 | komurphy | Wolf Parade |
| 92 | rolmstea | Ali Taylor (Puleng) |
| 92 | krinker | Gordon Matta Clarck |
| 92 | psands | Lewis, Saramaki and Lewis |
| 92 | kslavin | Chris Marker |
| 92 | setsteve | http://ni9e.com/ |
| 92 | juswebb | Tom Waits |
| 93 | lakins | ARK (sing for absolution) |
| 93 | tberdoza | Interpol |
| 93 | crydavis | Adam Bizanski (modern world) |
| 93 | dafaulk | http://www.pixelsurgeon.com/ |
| 93 | mgalarza | Man Man |
| 93 | cangomez | http://www.555design.org/ |
| 93 | eguaderr | http://www.fatoe.com/ |
| 93 | lkunz | LCD Soundsystem |
| 93 | lormarti | Olafur Eliasson |
| 93 | jmedina | Mogwai |
| 93 | nmoeller | Stan Getz |
| 93 | kylrober | Zeitguised (Dancing About Architecture) |
| 93 | jrooker | http://www.artcoup.com/movie.html |
| 93 | hsena | http://www.superdeux.com/old/oldindex.html |
| 93 | mashanno | Wes Anderson |
| 93 | jshim | Richard Linklater |
| 93 | mariosil | http://www.kindalikethat.com |
| 93 | ktomdale | Todd Macfarlane |
| 93 | mvipond | Frank Quitely |
| 94 | stalliso | Grandaddy |
| 94 | safarmer | The Roots |
| 94 | rbrockma | Yeah Yeah Yeahs |
| 94 | markbuch | http://www.celiacalle.com/ |
| 94 | mcard | Sol LeWitt |
| 94 | cocarthe | Marc Beurteaux (robota) |
| 94 | bcohen | Mathew Barney |
| 94 | sdanley | Ladytron |
| 94 | joengelh | Sufan Stevens |
| 94 | shanlon | dean di simone |
| 94 | amahughe | Saiman Chow |
| 94 | blatson | Valery Tumbayev |
| 94 | alelopez | NAKD (box) |
| 94 | mnepsund | http://www.hidefmedia.net/projects.html |
| 94 | alapowel | Boards of Canada |
| 94 | jakreed | Frank Miller |
| 94 | toscott | Spike Jonze |
| 94 | brandsmi | Michel Gondry |
| 94 | rathomps | 90 Degrees |
| 94 | eumanzor | Octopus Project |
| 95 | vearella | http://www.ths.nu/ |
| 95 | chdavis | http://www.dougchiang.com/ |
| 95 | jafanche | http://www.duskyward.com/# |
| 95 | lfingerh | Broken Social Scene |
| 95 | bjacobse | http://www.electricheat.org/ |
| 95 | smonahan | http://www.deltainc.nl/ |
| 95 | troatman | Julio Le Parc |
| 95 | jopace | Danger Mouse |
| 95 | lrutherf | Stephane Sednaoui |
| 95 | josimons | http://www.artbyfeng.com |
| 95 | cwester | Eva Hesse |
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
THE BLACK PLAN PROJECT :: jaded
ASSIGNMENT 1: FRIDAY DOCUMENTATION
B: 1,3,5
C: 1,2,4
D: 1,2,5
E: 2,3,4
F: 3,4,5
G: 2,4,5
::Objective:
Through photo documentation, derive an attitude that the assigned building conveys with focus on edge condition, urbanism, systems, joints and density. Discover an intelligent method of connecting urban paths between the first Friday galleries and their routes.The cultural integrity of the art walk
::Assignment:
ROUTE (the group) How do gallery spaces have a connection in respect to an abandoned urban condition? Develop a way to represent the route that links the assigned buildings within the group. Keep in mind that the route does not have to be the most efficient nor practical method of connection. DOCUMENT IN THE 2D DIGITAL OR ANALOG 1 map per group.
BUILDING CONDITIONS (the individual) Develop a virtual cornucopial array of your specified building. Take an ample amount (LOTS!) of digital photos that respond to the buildings experience and its exterior attitude. Filter the compilation of images down to 10 best.Print each of the 10 color images on a 3”X5” note card or cardstock.Provide a description on back of each:
Building name
Street address
Photographer name (that should be you!)
Date taken
Short meaningful description of image
Submit best 10 images on server under your student folder.
::Building LISTS:
1 Art depot 1717 Texas
2 Hard Tops 2228 Buddy Holly
3 Underwood Center of the Arts 511 Ave. K 
4 Icehouse behind the Underwood Center on 5th st. 
5 Underwood Supplement between the Underwood Center and the Icehouse
::Group SETS:
A: 1,2,3
B: 1,3,5
C: 1,2,4
D: 1,2,5
E: 2,3,4
F: 3,4,5
G: 2,4,5
::Due date:
Wednesday 17th or Thursday 18th (depending upon your section-day)
*files must be submitted before class begins and have your catalog at beginning of class printed out
*NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED
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