group E1
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if you ever feel the need to check out examples of exercises from previous years, click on 'cool gallery' under the HOTSPOTS link on the cool daze main page. similar examples to the work we have done so far would be under 'exercise 1' which includes 1.1-1.7. please note that exercises may change or evolve from one year to the next, so various examples may reflect a somewhat different approach or outcome.
for R 12.02.04
in-class
. FINAL REVIEW OF EX. 3
. be completely pinned-up and ready to go at 2:00pm
. please spend a few minutes, as a group, to compose what you will say. your overview of the work does not have to be very long...but should be well considered.
. we will be completing peer evaluations as well
bring
. objects
. all completed drawings
. push pins
. your copy of the ex. 3 handout
FINISHING UP THE SEMESTER:
. the reflection prompt for ex. 3 will be up by the end of the day Friday (12/03/04). EVERYONE please post a reflection by Monday (12/06/04).
. digital documentation cd's are due by 6:00pm on Tuesday Dec. 7th. we will find a location for drop-off in class on Thursday.
. both reflection essays and digital documentation (including any documentation that was requested to be resubmitted) must be completed to receive your final grade for the semester.
for T 11.30.04
in-class
. group pin-ups of all completed drawings
. review of composite drawings
. group curation and formatting
bring
. objects
. drafting/drawing supplies
. newsprint/drawing pads/bristol pads
. push pins
. your copy of the ex. 3 handout
due
. composite drawings
. completed measure drawings and analysis drawings
for T 11.23.04
in-class
. group pin-ups of completed bristols and analysis drawings
. review of composite drawing proposals
bring
. objects
. drafting/drawing supplies
. newsprint/drawing pads/bristol pads
due
. composite drawing thumbnails (must be reviewed and approved during Tuesday's class session for completion for the Dec. 2nd review)
. completed measure drawings and analysis drawings
for R 11.18.04
in-class
. group pin-ups of completed bristols
. group pin-ups of analysis drawings
. continuation of object analysis
. begin composite drawing proposals
bring
. objects
. drafting/drawing supplies
. newsprint/drawing pads/bristol pads
due...at the beginning of class
. final bristol measure drawings
. 2 analysis drawings, as we discussed in groups. minimum of 8"x8"
(64 sq. inches), but you may certainly go larger...larger drawings will be necessary for those of you with multiple part/multiple frame drawings. these are to be finished, presentation quality drawings!
for T 11.16.04
in-class
. group pin-ups of progress bristols
. group pin-ups of initial analysis
. continuation of object analysis
bring
. objects
. drafting/drawing supplies
. newsprint/drawing pads/bristol pads
due
. work on bristol...at least 50-75% completion of final boards
. 5 analysis drawing thumbnails...at least one from each filter. review ex 3 in right column, phase 2:analysis, and make sure to review possible drawing types before starting thumbnails (listed at the end of the ex 3 handout)
for R 11.11.04
in-class
. group pin-ups of second pass vellums
. continuation of drafting (moving to bristol)
. introduction of analytical frameworks
bring
. objects
. drafting supplies
due
. second pass vellums
. each group needs to have a thumbnail layout of the final 4 bristol boards (measure drawing set)
for T 11.09.04
in-class
. individual group pin-ups
. group work developing your common set of 'measure drawings'
. continue sketching/diagramming/studying
bring:
. your copy of the assignment
. drawing tools
. sketch paper and drawing paper
. 18x24 bristol pad
. tape measure and ruler
due:
. digital documentation, document everything for ex.2...all sketches (this includes scanning your journal/sketch book), all drawings, all models
. COMPLETE YOUR REFELCTION ESSAYS!
. first pass drawings (on vellum-18x24)...sections, elevations, axons.
. format all group sketches...copy or scan and out-put at either
8 1/2x11, or 11x17. decide as a group...all group members must have sketches on the same size paper.
for R 11.04.04
in-class
. finish up remaining reviews (Mohamed, Jason, Mike and Ben-be ready to start at 2:00, no later. for those of you I spoke with, finish/revise the work for review)
. guest reviewers:
myself and hopefully another cfy instructor
. introduce ex. 3, this includes some group work, think about who you want to work with. there will be four groups of four
bring:
. drawing tools
. sketch paper and drawing paper
. tape measure and ruler
work to be completed:
. digital documentation, due Tues. 11/09/04, no later. document everything for ex.2...all sketches (this includes scanning your journal/sketch book), all drawings, all models
. reflection prompt is up, everyone must post a reflection (I will be reviewing them!) complete by Sunday 12 noon(11/07/04)
. anyone with incomplete portions of any assignment for ex.2 finish and document for my review. you MUST complete all portions of ex. 2
ex. 2 examples:
Ex2.pdf
for T 11.02.04
in-class
. review of exercise 2
. guest reviewers:
Greg Walker, coa instructor
Mark Dederick, cfy instructor
requirements for review:
. 2-18x24 final bristol boards
. formatted diagrams (consider how these fit in with your bristol boards)
. your individual selections from 2.1-2.5, neatly arranged for presentation
. all models-white presentation model and chip board study models
. your rules
. presentation notes
for those of you who owe me sketches for either diagrams or bristol board lay-outs, email me soon!
I will be in on Sunday at 3:00pm and Monday around 6:30pm
for R 10.28.04
in-class
. individual curation of ex. 2
. studio work on composite drawings
bring
. ALL ex 2 work, separated into its own folder and stacked in order by assignment, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, etc...
. all materials for drafting/drawing
. 18 x 24 bristol pad
due
. composite drawing thumbnails. shoot for 3 pairs. read/re-read the Uddin article handed out in class (also available through on-line reserves if you need another copy, see also ppt presentations below)...what are some of the techniques highlighted by the reading, what have you learned from the precedents that might help guide your composite drawings
. composite drawing mock-up. use a full sheet of 18x24 (newsprint or drawing paper) and rough-out the elements of one of your boards. this will give you a sense of scale, of both the sheet size and of the drawings you will be doing
. diagrams, 6-8 at 6"x6" each. neatly lay-out your series of diagrams, they do not have to be in their final drafted form on Thursday, but do still need to be clear and well considered. please refer to coolgallery–>ex.2–>2.7. you may use color, though not required. refer to your rules as a guide for determining elements to diagram...keep each diagram to one main idea/rule...simplify graphically so that the one idea/rule is clear and concise
. please review the power point presentations below:
composite drawings architecture[1].ppt
composite drawings ID[1].ppt
. please post your rules:
ex 2-rules for the cube
for T 10.26.04
in-class
. review white presentation models
. review drawings for 2.5
. individual review and work on composite strategies
bring
. supplies to continue composite work (all drawing supplies, lead, paper, etc...)
due
. finished white presentation models
. 2.5 drawings/sketches...remember, limit your time to an hour / hour & 1/2 on each drawing type section...do quick thumbnails.
. 2.6 composite drawing ideas...please bring well considered ideas to discuss (also, bring your list of rules for your cube) please review ex. 2 examples above, specifically the composite drawings
. get some sleep! be ready for next week...one week left before final review!
ex 2.4 E1 strategies
for R 10.07.04
in-class
. 2.4 material constructions: study models in chipboard
bring
. model making supplies:
. sheet(s) each of chipboard and white museum board
. exacto/mat knife
. cutting mat
. metal straight edge
. sketch paper (journal, index cards, or other misc. sketch sheets)
due...at the BEGINNING of class!
. complete any unfinished work from 2.1-2.3
. RULES...lay out all of your guiding rules and observations on a sheet of paper (at least 5 well considered rules), and include diagrams (visual explanation).
. anyone who needs to resubmit digital documentation, please complete it and turn it in on Thursday
. review 2.4 before class...posted in right hand column–>
for T 10.05.04
in-class
. 2.4 material constructions: study models in chipboard
bring
. model making supplies:
. sheet(s) each of chipboard and white museum board
. exacto/mat knife
. cutting mat
. metal straight edge
. sketch paper (journal, index cards, or other misc. sketch sheets)
due...at the BEGINNING of class!
. complete any unfinished work from 2.2 (axons)
. 2.3 drawings on bristol and all associated trace studies, diagrams and notes. have your rules worked out and laid out on a sheet of sketch paper to pin up with your work. remember to leave enough time for your bristol drawings...these will take more time than you imagine. reread the section 'drawing on bristol' from your assignment...take care with these drawings. use a clean working surface and build up the drawings slowly...lightest lines first (you MUST construct these drawings, before you start to lay down any 'finished' lines). your darkest lines will be the last lines you draw!
. for those of you who had photographs of models that did not end up on your digital doc. disk...please burn to a c.d. to be turned in on Tuesday!
.I will be in at 2:00pm on Sunday for those who need additional input/help/discussion.
for R 09.30.04
in-class
.2.3 axonometric speculation
bring
. drafting supplies
. vellum and trace
. bristol drawing paper
due
. complete any unfinished items from 2.1
. complete your 45/45 and 30/60 axon sheets (remember to show all six sides with each axon type)
. sketches and notes (at least one journal page!) articulating your strategy for manipulating the cube. establish you line weight hierarchies and evaluate how this information can factor into your set of rules/procedures for manipulation.
. complete one final sheet of axons reflecting your manipulations made on the cube. You must have a minimum of three trace overlays showing your process (this can include the sketches and notes listed above). Reveal your decision making and manipulation 'rules' with these trace overlays.
. COMPLETE DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION...BRING A FORMATTED C.D. TO CLASS TO TURN IN! ALSO, MAKE SURE YOU SORT YOUR WORK OUT AND PLACE IT ALL IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL FOLDERS AND RETURN IT TO THE FLAT FILES!
for T 09.28.04
in-class
. 2.2 volumetric manipulation
bring
. drafting supplies (make sure you have purchased/acquired all drafting supplies from the materials list...please have both 45/45 and 30/60 triangles)
. vellum and trace
due
. 2.1: 2 vellum elevation sets, each with at least 3 trace overlays for testing options and working out your surface markings.
great work for the review!
for R 09.23.04
. compile all of your individual ex. 1 work in studio flat files (within the personal folder you have made)
. review the exercise 1 reflection prompt and submit your response by friday
. continue with digital documentation - due R 09.30.04
. purchase supplies needed for exercise two
.....24" roll of canary yellow tracing paper
.....24” roll of white tracing paper
.....18" x 24" 2-ply Bristol pad
.....18"x24" (translucent) Vellum pad
.....draft dots (one box)
.....pounce sock aka dry cleaning pad
.....drafting brush
.....white glue: Sobo, Elmer's PVA, etc
.....3 leadholders in 3 different colors
leads for lead holder (buy at least one of each of the following weights): HB, 2H, 4H, 6H
.....lead pointer
.....12" architect's scale
.....12" engineer's scale
.....10" or 12" 30/60 triangle (for pencil work)
.....10" or 12" 45/45 triangle (for pencil work)
.....adjustable triangle
.....re-writable CDs
.....1-ply corrugated cardboard sheet-you can get this later.
.....strongly recommended: a good quality compass
take a look at some examples of 1.7 from previous years:
1.7 images.pdf
for T 09.21.04
BE READY TO PIN UP YOUR WORK AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO GET TO CLASS EARLY, PLEASE START PINNING UP!
1:30-drawings need to be pinned up in the second floor atrium for final review (the space where we usually pin up).
make sure you pin up both your group presentations (1.1-1.6) and your individual 1.7 work. MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR PROCESS DRAWINGS (& NOTES) FOR 1.7 TO PIN UP WITH YOUR FINAL DRAWINGS! remember to take some time to layout your 1.7 presentation (both graphic and verbal). do a few practice presentations so that you know what you want to say and how you want to say it. individual 1.7 presentations are to be 2 minutes in length.
guest critics (updated list):
. Fred Pearsall: Professor-COA
. Shawn Hamlin: Georgia Tech Graduate (architecture and building construction)
. Filipp Zyryanov: Georgia Tech Graduate (industrial design)
for R 09.16.04
in-class
. review 1.7b
. continue with 1.1-1.6 curation (group portion)
bring
. sketch paper pads (18 x 24) - both newsprint and drawing paper
. pencils and charcoal
. note cards
. cutting mat
. exacto or mat knife and spare blades
. metal straight edge
due
. 1.7b-use your thumbnails to work out the sequencing of both narrative and drawing (technique/media/composition), and complete your exploratory drawing. the thumbnails and exploratory drawing should not take excessive time to produce...please use the extra time this affords to do some careful thinking about your sequencing, techniques and composition, AND MAKE NOTES OF THESE THOUGHTS AS YOU GO! bring these notes (YOUR SPECIFICATIONS) to class to use in presenting your work.
. complete work on individual curation and 'criteria' note cards (steps 1 & 2)...if not completed in class.
for T 09.14.04
in-class
. begin ex. 1 curation
. 1.7 b
bring
. all drawings, notes, and models of ex. 1 - everyone should have all of this work in the flat files or in your lockers. if for some reason exercises have been removed, or not turned in, please bring them with you tuesday!
. sketch paper pads (18 x 24) - both newsprint and drawing paper
. pencils and charcoal
. note cards
due
. 1.6 - 3 pairs of charcoals (6 charcoal drawings total-2 per model of interest, or as we discussed in class) and supporting exploratory thumbnails
. 1.7 a - due at the beginning of class. remember to select THREE situations and run through the COLLECTIONS set with each. select situations that really interest you and bring as much variety in type (or scale) of situation as you can. push the envelope with your selections...since you have three possibilities use them to your advantage. one could be a situation you feel a little more unsure about...that you think is a little more risky. the other(s) could be situations you feel more certain about, ones you may feel are a bit more safe. make room to experiment and provide yourself some interesting options
for R 09.09.04
in-class
. 1.5 c review
. 1.6 and 1.7 intro
bring
charcoal drawing supplies:
. 18 x 24 drawing paper
. charcoal (vine and compressed) and erasers (plastic and kneaded)
. a selection of drawing pencils
. metal ruler
. cutting mat
. masking tape
. newsprint, or other paper to cover your workspace
. spray fixative
due
1.5 c: 10 in-class models and corresponding note cards, plus the 5 new models and corresponding diagram sheets/cards. take your time with your models, think through the transformations/elaborations you make CAREFULLY, and DIAGRAM AS YOU GO. as you study and analyze your 5 new models (one at a time), make notes were you need to but focus primarily on diagramming. let the diagrams and analysis reveal your thought process and allow it to inform how you develop future iterations, where possible
for T 09.07.04
in-class
. 1.4 b (revisited) review
. 1.5 a review
. 1.5 b review
. 1.5 c material calisthenics 2
bring
. your swatches and corresponding note cards
. additional cardboard, chipboard, etc.
. 3x5 index cards
. exacto knife with replacement blades
. metal straight edge
. cutting mat
. soft pencils
. black fine line felt tip pen
due
1.4 b: select one of your fruit/vegetable drawings that you would like to improve or explore further, and complete a new drawing. NOTE: thumbnails required...show your process as you structure and compose your view and layout. zoom in so that the fruit/vegetables occupy the full frame (three sides of your frame should crop the objects) drawings are to be a minimum of 10"x10"
1.5 a: complete work on swatches and note cards-be meticulous in recording your notes (both text and sketches)...what process of manipulation did you use, how does that process change the material, in its new state what is the material capable of doing/not doing. record how the swatches look and FEEL
1.5 b: complete parts one and two. NOTE:
part one should be textures you select from your surroundings, not from the swatches (sorry). part two should be generated from the swatches you created in class. pay careful attention to your compositions. make notes or thumbnails reflecting layout and composition decisions...keep these as a record of your process for presenting your work
for R 09.02.04
in-class
. 1.4 homework review
. 1.5 material calisthenics
bring
. a selection of as many different types of used and new corrugated cardboard, chipboard, posterboard, etc, as you can locate in the next two days
. various and sundry implements of destruction - sandpaper, hammers, hole punches, etc.
. 3x5 index cards
. exacto knife with replacement blades
. metal straight edge
. cutting matt
. soft pencils
. felt tip pen
due
. 1.4 a: complete the 12x18 fabric drawing that was started in class. take your time to render all of the detail of the folds in the fabric
. 1.4 b: complete the three drawings of your fruit still life...in three distinctly different types of lighting. one drawing per sheet of paper, which does not have to be a full sheet of 18x24...you could split it in half, but make sure there is some white space around the drawing. compose the frame of your drawing as you like, but no smaller than 10"x10". you may make it rectangular or square. remember to do your thumbnails for each drawing...use the thumbnails to compose and structure your drawing, observe the light and how it plays across the surfaces of the fruits/vegetables. fill your frame...at least three sides of the fruits/vegetables should be cropped. mask the edges of your drawing before you start
.1.3 c: for those who need to briefly revisit the homework...make an additional copy and lay in a few objects
for T 08.31.04
in-class
NOTE: we will be using charcoal, so it will be a good idea to wear dark clothing!
. 1.3 homework review (see below)
. 1.4 value
bring
. 18” x 24” drawing paper
. compressed charcoal
. vine charcoal
. kneaded eraser
. cloth, tissue
. erasing shield
. drafting tape
. cleaning supplies
due
. 1.3 a: complete part two. make sure to photocopy your drawings first!
. 1.3 b: compete the thumbnails and full size drawings for both the 6x6 and 6x12 viewfinder
. 1.3 c: complete at least one drawing for each method. for method one make sure to photocopy your drawing first!
. make sure you have completed your reading on value (handed out with the perspective reading last week)
please visit the following web site to submit your buzz card information for after hours access to the architecture building: http://www.coa.gatech.edu/computing/bldg_acc.htm
for R 08.26.04
in-class
. 1.2 homework review
. 1.3 line . perspective
bring
. rectangular cd case
. 18x24" sketch pad
. wood pencils and sharpener
. 10x10" stiff corrugated cardboard sheet
. 16x10" stiff corrugated cardboard sheet
. x-acto knife or matt knife
. straight edge/ruler
. cutting mat
. journal
. pushpins
due
. 1.2 b homework
. 1.1 b revisited: select one more object and complete one continuous contour drawing eyes on the object, pencil on the paper!
. complete the readings handed out in class
for T 08.24.04 - ex2
bring
. 18” x 24” sketch paper pad
. 18” x 24” newsprint paper pad
. compressed charcoal
. vine charcoal
. pencils & sharpener
. kneaded eraser
. spray fixative
. 7"x10" hardbound sketchbook
. pushpins
we have a lot to accomplish Tuesday, so get some rest and come prepared...to draw, discuss and listen.
NOTE: we will be using charcoal in class, so it will be a good idea to wear dark clothing!
due
. 1.1 b homework
. be prepared to discuss the readings handed out in class, and remember to exchange them with your locker mate!
good work in class Thursday...you all completed a lot of work. remember to take your time on your homework and see all of the detail. keep your eyes on the object and pencil on the paper. Think of your line as a single string that follows the edges...in all of their complexity. keep in mind that the edges can be much more than just the physical bounds of the object, they can encompass pattern, texture, limits of light and shadow and the play of reflection across an object.
for R 08.19.04 - ex1
in-class materials needed
. 18x24"sketch paper pad
. wood pencils + sharpener
. 7x10" hardbound sketchbook
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assignments
ex 3
ex 3.doc
groups
rivet gun
clamp
staple gun
glue gun
ex 2
2-1.doc
2-2.doc
2-3.doc
2-4.doc
2-5.doc
2-6.doc
ex 1
1.1a.doc
1.1b.doc
1.2a.doc
1.2b.doc
1.3a.doc
1.3b.doc
1.3c.doc
1.4a.doc
1.4b.doc
1.5a.doc
1.5b.doc
1.5c.doc
1.6a.doc
1.7intro+a.doc
1.7 b.doc
1.7c+d.doc
ex1 curation.doc
resources
studio
. gt online reserves
. digital documentation
review pages
want some feedback on your work? please click on the template here and follow the instructions to upload text and images. scroll down to the block "send email alerts to these addresses upon next save". enter sperryf2004@yahoo.com to alert me to your posting.
TWO GREAT EVENTS THIS WEEK:
antoine predock lecture
AIA GA is offering free admission to the Predock lecture and reception this wednesday, SEPTEMBER 1, to faculty as well as to students. The reception starts at 6, the lecture starts at 7. Both are in the Georgia Pacific building, 133 Peachtree St. Two scholarships will be awarded to architecture program students at the start of the lecture. Please come and support them, meet with practitioners during the reception and enjoy the lecture. You must rsvp ahead of time. Send an email to lkelly@aiaga.org.
antoine predock
frank gehry exhibition of drawings + gallery talk
Gehry Partners, LLP
Drawings for the Ray & Maria Stata Center
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998-2004
Gallery Talk and Opening Reception
on Friday 03 September 2004 at 5 pm with
Bruce Lindsey, Auburn University
Chuck Eastman and Athanassios Economou, Georgia Tech
Exhibition till Saturday 02 October 2004
Gallery talk, opening reception and exhibition be held in the
East Gallery at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center,
535 Means Street NW, Atlanta GA 30318
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