DESN 120B — FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN II | SPR 2020 | T/TH 4:00–6:45PM | DSN121
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SCHEDULE
WEEK 1 | 120B
Tuesday, January 21
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BEGIN PROJECT 1A: ORIGAMI 1
FROM 2D TO 3D WITH A SIMPLE ACT OF FOLDING
Thursday, Jan 23
Work session, discussion
WEEK 2 | 120B
Tuesday, Jan 28
Work session, Discussion, Desk visits
Thursday, Jan 30
Work session, Discussion, Desk visits
WEEK 3 | 120B
Tuesday, February 4
P1A - FINAL DUE | PINUP w/VERBAL PRESENTATION
Thursday, Feb 6
BEGIN PROJECT 1B: ORIGAMI 2, THICK
SCALE AFFECTS VIABILITY AND OUTCOME
WEEK 4 | 120B
Tuesday, Feb 11
Work session, Discussion, Desk visits
Thursday, Feb 13
Work session, Discussion, Desk visits
WEEK 5 | 120B
Tuesday, Feb 18
Work session, Discussion, Desk visits
Thursday, Feb 20
Work session, Discussion, Desk visits
WEEK 6 | 120B
Tuesday, Feb 25
P1B - FINAL DUE | PINUP w/VERBAL PRESENTATION
Thursday, Feb 27
BEGIN PROJECT 2A: SPEEDFORMS
Part 1: Blueline Sketches. 100 inches
Sketches by the inch. Use one continuous roll of 12" trace paper
WEEK 7 | 120B
Tuesday, March 3
Work session, Discussion, Desk visits
Be sure to begin acquiring your materials for Part 2 so you're ready to get to work by the following week
Thursday, Mar 5
Work session, Discussion, Desk visits
WEEK 8 | 120B
Tuesday, Mar 10
PINUP PART 1: SKETCHES, DOCUMENT Class Discussion
IN-PERSON CLASSES SUSPENDED
Thursday, Mar 12
Class Canceled - P2A IMAGES STILL DUE TO DROPBOX
CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF IN-CLASS MEETING. THROUGH APRIL 20 (TENTATIVELY). ALL DEADLINES ADJUSTED.
WEEK 9 | 120B
Tuesday, Mar 17
Classes Suspended
Thursday, Mar 19
Classes Suspended
ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTION FOR REMAINDER OF SEMESTERIN-PERSON MEETINGS VIA ZOON ONLY
WEEK 10 | 120B
Tuesday, Mar 24
Class Resumes under Alternative Mode of Instruction
- ZOOM
ZOOM Group A - Exterior Surface Modelers (4:00-5:15pm)
ZOOM Group B - Interior Surface Modelers (5:30-6:45pm)
BEGIN PROJECT 2B: SPEEDFORMS
Part 2: Polymer Clay Sculpting
Demo/Discussion Building an armature
Thursday, Mar 26
Alternative Mode of Instruction
- ZOOM - session with Demos as necessary
ZOOM Group A - Exterior Surface Modelers (4:00-5:15pm)
ZOOM Group B - Interior Surface Modelers (5:30-6:45pm)
NOTICE: STUDENTS LIVING IN RESIDENCE HALLS
MUST MOVE OUT COMPLETELY BY FRIDAY 27TH
SPRING BREAK (March 30 – April 3)
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO WORK OVER BREAK
WEEK 11 | 120B
Tuesday, April 7
Alternative Mode of Instruction
- ZOOM - session with Demos as necessary
ZOOM Group A - Exterior Surface Modelers (4:00-5:15pm)
ZOOM Group B - Interior Surface Modelers (5:30-6:45pm)
Thursday, Apr 9
Alternative Mode of Instruction
- ZOOM - session with Demos as necessary
ZOOM Group A - Exterior Surface Modelers (4:00-5:15pm)
ZOOM Group B - Interior Surface Modelers (5:30-6:45pm)
WEEK 12 | 120B
Tuesday, Apr 14
Alternative Mode of Instruction
- ZOOM - session with Demos as necessary
ZOOM Group A - Exterior Surface Modelers (4:00-5:15pm)
ZOOM Group B - Interior Surface Modelers (5:30-6:45pm)
SOFT DEADLINE ON MODELING
BEGIN PROJECT 2C: LIGHT STUDY
(POST-OBJECT DRAWINGS)
Produce Two Orthographic-View Drawings of your Project 2b Speed form, from photos of your object,
NOT your Part 1 Blueline sketches.
Thursday, Apr 16
Alternative Mode of Instruction
- ZOOM - session with Demos as necessary
ZOOM Group A - Exterior Surface Modelers (4:00-5:15pm)
ZOOM Group B - Interior Surface Modelers (5:30-6:45pm)
WEEK 13 | 120B
Tuesday, Apr 21
DUE - P2 Parts B&C TOGETHER
- ZOOM PRESENTATIONS
Thursday, Apr 23
BEGIN PROJECT 3: ELEMENTS OF ENCLOSURE:
CELLULAR SYSTEMS OF PATTERN, REPETITION, TIME, PERFORMANCE
Go fly your self-made kite!
WEEK 14 | 120B
Tuesday, Apr 28
Alternative Mode of Instruction
- ZOOM - session with Demos as necessary
Thursday, Apr 30
P3 FIRST DRAFT/PROTOTYPE DUE -
ZOOM DISCUSSION
!!! LAST MEETING WEEK / LAST WORK WEEK !!!
WEEK 15 | 120B
Tuesday, May 5
Alternative Mode of Instruction
- ZOOM - session with Demos as necessary
Thursday, May 7
Alternative Mode of Instruction
- ZOOM - session with Demos as necessary
FINAL MEETING SESSION
WEEK 16 - FINALS WEEK | 120B
Tuesday, May 12
FINAL EXAM SESSION
5:00 – 7:00 pm
P3 DUE - ALL PINUP/DISPLAY
Attendance (via Zoom) is Mandatory
Conduct Final/Closing Business
Images and Videos submission due to Dropbox.com
prior to start of class
COLOR LEGENDSTART. PROJECT INTRODUCTIONINTERMEDIATE DUE DATEEND. PROJECT DUE DATEHOLIDAY BREAK / ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTIONUniversity Deadlines
1. Being on time
2. Work ethic
3. Effort
4. Body Language
5. Energy
6. Attitude
7. Passion
8. Being coachable
9. Doing extra
10. Being prepared
10 Things that Require ZERO Talent
There's no such thing as talent, just effort, hard work, discipline, and commitment. Period.
No excuses.
"There is no try; only do,
or do not." —Yoda
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