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1011 ex templates

ex 4
reflection . selection . documentation
. ex 4.doc

ex 3
unpack/playback: riff
. ex 3.doc
. ex 3 intro.ppt
. ex 3 wk 1.doc
. ex 3 wk 2.doc
. ex 3 wk 3.doc
. ex 3 wk 4.doc
. ex 3 wk 5.doc
How to use Illustrator effectively?
. Illustrator Tutorial.pdf
. 4class.ai
So, what's a diptych?
. diptych.pdf some beautiful examples here
.....http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2006/diptych/diptych.shtm
Can I hear a riff?
. Deep Purple on “Smoke on the Water” Riffing here
. Rock Guitar Riff Samples
. Sonny Criss and Kenny Clarke Intermission Riff click "listen"
. Miles Davis and Charlie Parker Riff Raff click "listen"
Any examples of Ex 3?
. check out other studios' current work here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfy/ (restricted access. just e ann.gerondelis@coa.gatech.edu to tell her you want "in"!. See "sets" in right margin. Also see studio B1's work here. Thanks Mike!
Any examples of competition boards?
. CFY Competition Boards.pdf
. Competition Board Analysis.doc
. portfolio_examples.pdf
Final Competition Jury photos 2007 are here

ex 2
unpack/playback: investigating object interactions

ex 2 review photos here

2.0 introduction and measure
. ex 2 intro.doc
. ex 2 glossary.doc
how can i clearly document a measurement narrative , and use it as an armature to construct detailed 3D descriptions?
. The Draft Sketch.pdf
what new drawing vocabulary will serve me as i begin measured drawings?
. Drawing.pdf From Frank Ching's Visual Dictionary of Architecture.
what drawing systems will foreground strategic measure?
. "Architectural Drawing Systems" See GT Online Reserves, under COA 1011, Instructor Minatta.
what kinds of lines can i use in measured drawing?
. "Architectural Graphics" See GT Online Reserves, under COA 1011, Instructor Gerondelis.

2.1 form and composition studies
. ex 2. 1 form (space) and composition.doc
how to strategically gather data and organize it to sharpen object inquiries and analyses?
. ex 2 inquiring and analyzing.pdf 1060 lecture 10.03.07
what does a geometric analysis look like?
. Geometric Analyses.pdf
what proportions might be embedded in an object? how?
. "Proportion Studies" See GT Online Reserves, under COA 1011, Instructor Ozbil.
how can i investigate through models? what materials and methods will facilitate my inquiries?
. designing with models.pdf by criss b. mills.
what are other studios doing that's working?
. fresh work form, (space) and composition examples click "detail", then "all sizes" to supersize and see drawing details, or view as slideshow. (note poor digdoc quality from hand held flash camera!)

2.2 use and operation studies
. ex 2. 2 use and operation.doc
what strategic data gathering strategies might i use to investigate object use and object experiences?
. See IDEO: The Power of Design>http://www.businessweek.com/pdf/240512BWePrint2.pdf at www.businessweek.com.
how can i increase my sensivity to people/object interfaces?
. The Design Of Everyday Things.pdf Donald A. Norman 1988.
what might strategic data gathering look like?
. S P E C K.pdf
any examples of product designs strongly influenced by use and operation?
. Case Studies.pdf Design Secrets: 50 Real-Life Projects Uncovered. Rockport, 2001.

2.3 fabrication and assembly studies
. ex 2. 3 fabrication and assembly.doc
how might this object be formed, cut, joined, and finished?
. Materials and Manufacturing.pdf from Jim Lesko's Industrial Design, Materials and Manufacturing Guide.
. How to Make Sneakers video. Click "watch video". (see other manufactured products fabricated and assembled as well). Humorous and elementary, for sure, but valuable to see fabrication and assembly in process over time. Observe original states of materials, their reconstitution, tools required, temperature variations, mass production, role of machine vs. hands in process, etc...(and have a laugh!)
. Manufacturing Prada Shoes music manufacturing video! fascinating...
. New Balance Shoes Being Made
. search http://www.coolstuffbeingmade.com. great resource!
any examples of product designs strongly influenced by fabrications and assembly?
. Fabrication Case Studies See GT Online Reserves, under COA 1011, Instructor Nemec. Also refer to book on temporary reserve for coa 1011 in the architecture library: Design Secrets: Furniture. NK2260.S28 2006. Saville.
. some product dissection successes here on flickr: includes work from Keith's section, with photos of Mariam's section in action.

2.4 analogs and precedent studies
. ex 2. 4 analogs and precedents.doc

2.5 correlating and synthesizing
. ex 2. 5 correlating and synthesizing.doc
. 2.5 a manipulating to discover.pdf 1060 lecture 10.17.07
What processes will support this layered, dense synthesis of information?
. "Analytical Design Principles" See GT Online Reserves, under COA 1011, Instructor Ozbil.
What Photoshop tools will support this correlation?
. Photoshop Tutorial.pdf

2.6 design variation studies
. ex 2. 6 design variations.doc
Any examples of product designs dominated by specific design contexts?
...form and space

...... "Proportion Studies" See GT Online Reserves, under COA 1011, Instructor Ozbil.
...use and operation

...... Case Studies.pdf Design Secrets: 50 Real-Life Projects Uncovered. Rockport, 2001.
...fabrications and assembly

...... Fabrication Case Studies See GT Online Reserves, under COA 1011, Instructor Nemec. Also refer to book on temporary reserve for coa 1011 in the architecture library: Design Secrets: Furniture. NK2260.S28 2006. Saville.


ex 1
investigation procedures

1.1 contour studies
. ex 1. 1 a.doc
. ex 1. 1 b.doc
what role does vision play in drawing?
. Touching and Moving.pdf
what characteristics can be investigated through contour studies?
. Nicholaides and Contour.pdf

1.2 figure studies
. ex 1. 2 a - mwf figure studies. fast and focused.doc
. ex 1. 2 a b - tr figure studies.doc
. ex 1. 2 b - mwf figure studies. in stages.doc
what characteristics can be investigated through gesture studies?
what methods will support a transition from investigating the "edge" to investigating the "essence"?

. Contour and Gesture.pdf
how is gesture used in other contexts?
. see video of chihuly gesture painting here
. and images of chihuly gesture drawings here
how can i use line to study size and relative proportions?
. Line and Sighting Techniques.pdf

1.3 space studies
. ex 1. 3 a - mwf space studies. figure.doc
. ex 1. 3 b - mwf space studies. convergence.doc
. ex 1. 3 c - mwf space studies. convergence in detail.doc
. ex 1. 3 a b - tr space studies. figure convergence.doc
. ex 1. 3 c - tr space studies. convergence in detail.doc
what visual clues offer information about objects in space?
. "Gibson and Depth Cues" See GT Online Reserves, under COA 1011, Instructor England.
how can the notion of convergence facilitate space investigations?
. "Perspective" See GT Online Reserves, under COA 1011, Instructor Frank.
. see cdrom of perspective drawing in Douglas Cooper, Drawing and Perceiving. 4th edition. John Wiley & Sons, New York 2007, on the reserve shelf in the architecture library.

1.4 surface studies
. ex 1. 4a tr surface studies. analysis.doc
. ex 1. 4a mwF surface studies. analysis.doc
. ex 1. 4b surface studies. value relationships.doc
. ex 1. 4c surface studies. defined by light.doc
any specific tips and techniques for charcoal tone work?
. charcoal techniques.pdf Graves, Douglas R. Dover Publishing, 1994, pp.10-15.
what terms will support specific analyses of surfaces in light?
. Value.pdf Mendelowitz, A Guide to Drawing.
what methods can one use to analyze the drape?
. drapery study.pdf Nicolaides, Kimon. The Natural Way to Draw. Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 1941, pp. 109-117.
how can one study the close relationship between surface form, light and shade?
. light and shade.pdf Nicolaides, 1941, pp. 139-143.
how to build skills in tonal seeing?
. Logical Lights and Shadows.pdf Edwards, Betty. Putnam Publishing, NY, 1988, pp. 181-186.

digital documentation workshops
. Scanning Tutorial.pdf

1.5 light studies
. ex 1. 5 light studies.doc
. ex 1. 5 a light studies . experimenting with variables.doc
. ex 1. 5 b light studies . strategizing investigations.doc
. ex 1. 5 c light studies . constructing detailed descriptions.doc

ex 1 review
. review day photos


















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