Instructor: Dan
Collins
Course numbers: ART 494: 10394 and ART 598: 77921 (College
of Fine Art)
Class meetings: T/Th 1:40 - 4:30
Location: MCENT 232 (Matthews Center)
Credits: 3 hours
Offices / Phones: Collins: Tower A 105 (5-8311).
Office Hours: Collins: by appointment.
e-mail address: dan.collins@asu.edu
Web Page: This page can be found at http://prism.asu.edu/~vizproto/vizproto2_99.html.
PRISM admin. coord.: Colleen Gosser. GWC 574. M - F, 1 - 5 pm. Ph: 5-0483.
e-mail: colleen.gosser@asu.edu
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Description
This studio course is a continuation of 3D Visualization and Rapid Prototyping (VizProto). The course encourages further exploration of the concepts of computer visualization, modeling, and rapid prototyping. Students will be challenged to model and prototype objects of their own design using 3D computer modeling techniques and rapid prototyping. Design data management and the importance of integrated design environments will be emphasized.
Objectives of the course
1. Advanced techniques for data acquisition, computer visualization/modeling, and form realization;
2. Further discussion of the history and theory of modeling and prototyping to provide a context--and possible alternative--to current practice;
3. Experience in working as part of a collaborative team comprised of artists/scientists;
4. Overview of current research done in Industry (both in the arts and sciences) employing data acquisition techniques of various kinds, visualization, 3D modeling and/or rapid prototyping.
5. Design data management, integrated design environments, and the idea of the "studio of the 21st century" will be emphasized.
Prerequisites (Minimum requirements)
3D Visualization and Rapidprototyiping I --or-- significant background in 3D computer modeling and/or general computer experience.
Text(s)
required: Digital Design Media by William J. Mitchell, Malcolm McCullough (Contributor) Paperback 2nd edition (December 1997) John Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 0471286664 (available on-line at: http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/~malcolm/DDM/DDMmain.html);
Glossary from Digital Design Media can be found at: http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/~malcolm/DDM/DDMglossary.html
recommended: Abstracting Craft by Malcolm McCullough, 1998, ISBN 0-262-63189-X, $17.50 (paper). Available in hard copy through the through the MIT Press website (click on title above). A synopsis of the book can be found at: http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/~malcolm/ABCsynopsis.html
Other photocopied texts and URLs provided by the instructor.
Grading
Grades will be based on a combination of factors: "benchmark" presentations in file management/HTML, data capture, STL model preparation, and rapid prototyping; quality/quantity of objects produced; participation in class discussion.
Breakdown of grade is as follows:
Attendance is critical as we will be moving through a lot of material very quickly. Please notify Dan if you can not attend class for any reason.
Possible Topics for Individual Research
Critical / theoretical / historical issues from the arts /design /engineering fields will be discussed. Examples of interdisiplinary issues of relevance to both artists and scientists: the problem of the copy versus the original; scanned information derived from real-world objects vs.synthetically generated objects; fine art objectives with engineering tools--engineering objectives with "fine art" attitudes; reverse engineering; static vs. dynamic 3D modeling; morphing of conventional material for various purposes such as exploration of vantage point; form/fit analysis; critique of current industrial design objects; architectural modeling for rapid prototyping; hi-tech molding and foundry techniques; practical topics related to engineering/computer science; animation / motion-capture. Exhibiting/presenting "virtual work." Design data management, integrated design environments, and the idea of the "studio of the 21st century" .
Synopsis of Key Dates
| August 24 | First Day of class. Introductions. Expectations of the class. |
| Sept. 6 | Labor Day. University classes excused (Monday). |
| Sept. 9 | Ron Kuivila, CNC Pointing Devices, Computing Commons, 3 - 5:30 |
| Sept. 17 | Unrestricted withdrawal |
| Oct. 1 - 9 | TeleSculpture Exhibition and Colloquium (Friday through Saturday) |
| Nov. 11 | Veteran's Day (no class) |
| Nov. 25-26 | Thanksgiving break (no class) |
| Dec. 2 - 7 | Final presentations |
| Dec. 10 - 16 | Final Exams (no written exam given) |
This course will be run as a STUDIO. As such, you will be given a lot of latitude to pursue projects of your own design. At the same time, it is important that you spend the time on the various machines and go through the learning curves in a disciplined manner. I will be assigning a series of projects that will allow you to demonstrate basic competencies--"benchmarks"-- in 3D laser scanning, 3D solid modeling, and form realization via rapid prototyping and other techniques.
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While the course follows a logical sequence, the order of readings and activities will be determined in part by events, the character of in-class discussion, and the availability of guest speakers / lab access. I reserve the right to change the activities outlined below to respond to unforeseen circumstances.
| August | |
| 24 | First day of class. Introductions. Overview of the PRISM concept and the lab. (review: DDM chapters 1, 2, 3) |
| 26 | Data/File management. |
| 31 | HTML and website development. |
| September | |
| 2 | Data capture for 3D modeling. Scanning demo. |
| 7 | Data capture for 3D modeling. |
| 9 | Ron Kuivila, CNC Pointing Devices, Computing Commons, 3 - 5:30. We will meet in Lab then proceed to the lecture (CC120) as a group. |
| 14 | Data capture "benchmark". You have 10 minutes to demonstrate your understanding of 3D scanning and other data capture techniques. |
| 16 | 3D Geometric Modeling. (review: DDM chapters 7, 8, and 9). |
| 21 | 3D Geometric Modeling. (review: DDM chapters 10, 11) |
| 23 | 3D Geometric Modeling "benchmark" 10 minute presentations. |
| 28 | TeleSculpture prep |
| 30 | Final preparation for TeleSculpture exhibit |
| October | **October 1 - 9 is the TeleSculpture exhibition. The colloquium on Oct. 8 - 9 will include invited artists from both coasts involved in rapid prototyping. |
| 5 | TeleSculpture |
| 7 | TeleSculpture |
| 12 | Form Realization: Overview of automated manufacturing. Mack Industries, DTM video and others. |
| 14 | Form Realization (con'd): demos of CNC milling, JP5, and fused deposition modeling. |
| 19 | Form Realization (con'd) |
| 21 | Form Realization "benchmark." 10 minute presentations. |
| 26 | Open Studio |
| 28 | Open Studio |
| November | |
| 2 | Personal Project project reports. 10 minute presentations detailing progress towards Final Project. |
| 4 | Personal Project project reports (con'd) |
| 9 | Open Studio |
| 11 | Veteran's Day (class excused) |
| 16 | Open Studio |
| 18 | Open Studio |
| 23 | Open Studio |
| 25 | Open Studio |
| 30 | Open Studio |
| December | |
| 2 | Individual project critiques: Final presentation of semester project (20 minutes each). |
| 7 | Individual project critiques (con'd). |
| 9 | Reading Day: Final exhibition/Public Reception, 5 - 7 pm |