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ITPG-GT 2933 Sculpting Data into Everyday Objects

Esther Sze-Wing Cheung, Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:00

This course challenges students to combine Processing, Rhino 3D modeling and digital fabrication towards making an everyday data object. Some examples of everyday data objects might include: an ashtray shaped from lung-cancer statistics, a drinking glass based on clean water depletion, a lipstick case showing the growing number of women in parliament. While the first half of course will be focused on creating 3D data visualizations in Processing and Rhino 3D modeling, the second half of the course will concentrate on integrating Processing with Rhino, and fabrication using the laser-cutter and 3D printer.

Week 1 -- Jan 24 -- Introduction and Rhino Interface
12:30 – 1:30 Introduction
1:40 – 1:50 Break
2:40 – 3:00 Preparing CSV and XML Data Sets
1:50 – 2:40 Rhino Workshop: The Interface

Week 2 -- Jan 31 -- Rhino Workshop: Modeling with Curves, Surfaces, Solids, Image Mapping, Exporting to STL, Meshlab and Fabbnet
12:30 – 1:40 Modeling TULIP TABLE with curves, surfaces background bitmap
1:40 – 1:50 Break
1:50 – 2:30 Modeling the PANTONE CHAIR
2:30 – 3:00 Texture mapping, export to STL, Netfabb and Meshlab
*** FRIDAY February 3rd, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - VISIT TO AMS ***

Week 3 -- Feb 7 -- Processing Workshop: Importing Data from Excel and Xml, Creating Class Objects and 2D Visulizations
12:30 – 1:05 Ex#1 Women in Parliament Data
1:05 – 1:40 Ex#2 Carbon Emissions Data
1:40 – 1:50 Break
1:50 – 2:25 Ex#3 GIS location Data
1:25 – 3:00 Ex#4 Network Data
*** FRIDAY February 3rd, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm -- Makerbot Demonstration ***

Week 4 -- Feb 14th -- Concept Presentation
12:30 – 1:20 Concept Presentation (10 minutes each, Groups 1-5)
12:20 – 1:40 Discussion / Peer Critique
1:40 – 1:50 Break
1:50 – 2:40 Concept Presentation (10 minutes each, Groups 6-10)
2:40 - 3:00 Discussion / Peer Critique

Week 5 -- Feb 21st -- Everyday Data Obejcts - Example #1 and Example #2
12:30 – 1:40 Example #1 - Women of the World Blush
1:40 – 1:50 Break
1:50 – 3:00 Example #2 - Where is the Wifi Cellphone Case

Week 6 -- Feb 28th -- Everyday Data Obejcts - Example #3 and Example #4
12:30 – 1:40 Example #3 - Carbon Emissions Planter
1:40 – 1:50 Break
1:50 – 3:00 Example #4 - Inspiration Memo Tree

Week 7 -- Mar 6 -- MIDTERM REVIEW (10 groups, 15 minutes each)
Each group/individual will have to present the following to a panel of guest critics:
1. Hand Sketches
2. Written Concept
3. Renderings
4. Processing Code
5. Printed 3D Object
Presentations will be make on the big screen and should not exceed two minutes. Items 1, 2 and 3 should be complied and presented on ONE slide.

Week 8 -- March 20 -- Sculpting Strategies #1
12:30 – 1:40 Processing: Voxels and Swarms
1:40 – 1:50 Break
1:50 – 3:00 Processing: Mesh Deformations and Rotational Deformations

Week 9 -- March 27 -- Sculpting Strategies #2
12:30 – 1:40 Rhino.Python: Generating Geometry from Points File Import
1:40 – 1:50 Break
1:50 – 3:00 Rhino.Python: Other Formal Systems

Week 10 -- April 3 -- FINAL PROJECT WORKSHOP Group A ONLY
This class will be time to work on your final project in the company of your instructors and peers. Common problem trouble shooting groups will be organized. Individual helps sessions will be available. Please prepare a list of problems or questions to discuss.
** Sunday April 8th - Group A Help Session **

Week 11 -- April 10 -- FINAL PROJECT WORKSHOP Group B ONLY

GROUP A DEADLINE hand in final model to AMS after this class

This class will be time to work on your final project in the company of your instructors and peers. Common problem trouble shooting groups will be organized. Individual helps sessions will be available. Please prepare a list of problems or questions to discuss.

Sunday April 15th - Group B Help Session **

Week 12 -- April 17 -- PRESENTATION TOOLS AND FURTHER LEARNING

GROUP B DEADLINE hand in final model to AMS after this class

12:30 – 1:40 Rendering in VRay 1:40 – 1:50 Break 1:50 – 3:00 Grasshopper Overview

Week 13 – April 24 - FINAL PRESENTATION GROUP A (5 projects, 25 minutes each) Each group/individual will be required to present the following to a panel of guest critics: 1. 3D Printed Everyday Object 2. Video containing the following: a. Hand Sketches b. Written Concept c. Processing Video d. Renderings

Week 14 – May 1st -- FINAL PRESENTATION GROUP B (5 projects, 25 minutes each) Each group/individual will be required to present the following to a panel of guest critics: 1. 3D Printed Everyday Object 2. Video containing the following: a. Hand Sketches b. Written Concept c. Processing Video d. Renderings