Week 1 – Advanced Modeling 124B 2013 Summer
Course	124B
Date	2013/06/26
Learning Objectives	This session will provide an overview of the goals and expectations of the course. A workshop in Rhino will emphasize the use of modeling aids and model preparation for rendering and advanced visualization. Students will learn workflows for collage techniques between different software.
Agenda	Course Introduction Modeling Aids CPlane Blocks Setting up views / cameras Exporting 2D / 3D Linework Linework preparation Introduction to VRay Basic Materials Exploded Axon Workflow Composite Renderings Workflow Perspective Sectional Perspective Site Images Post Processing Techniques Photoshop Exercise: From a given 3d model, model preparation and rendering of an exploded axon of Wurster Hall. Exercise: From a given 3d model, create a section perspective of Wurster Hall.
Uses Tool(s)	Rhinoceros , Illustrator CS5 , Photoshop CS5

In this course, we will be working with Rhino 5, a number of Rhino plugins and the Adobe Creative Suite. It is assumed that students in the course are already familiar with Rhino, therefore we will spend most of the time discussing efficient tools and techniques for advanced modeling, and representation. At any time, feel free to browse this Wiki to find more information on a certain interface or search for other workflows that will not be covered in this course.

Schedule

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• Course Survey

Advanced Modeling

• CPlane
  • Drawing on the CPlane
  • Projecting to the CPlane
  • Rotating the CPlane
  • Transforming objects with CPlanes
• Aliases
  • Importing Aliases Aliases
  • Options > Aliases This is where you can change, edit or upload new shortcuts for when working in Rhino. AutoCAD aliases can be imported via text files from websites like rhinotuts
• Editing Tools
  • Boolean
• Curve Extractions
  • Project, Pullback, Interpolate on Surface, DupEdge, DupBorder, Extract Isocurve, Extract Point, Extract Curve, Extract Wireframe, Section, Contour

3D Representations

• Parallel Drawings
  • Axonometric
  • Plan Oblique
  • Isometric
• Perspective Drawings
  • Section Perspective
  • 1 pt Perspective
  • 2 pt Perspective
  • Exploded Axons
• Creating a Camera View
  • Editing views, saving views, exporting
• Presentation Effects + Techniques
• Exporting 2D / 3D Linework
  • Linework preparation
  • Overview of Illustrator
  • Drawing Clean-up + Lineweights
• Introduction to VRay
  • Basic materials
• Exercise: From a given 3d model, model preparation and rendering of an exploded axon of Hargrove Music Library.
• Exercise: From a given 3d model, create a section perspective of Wurster Hall.

Assignment

From some of the winning entries of the Sukkah City NYC 2010 competition, choose one of the Sukkahs, produce the 3d model, and prepare the model for an exploded axon view/render. You are only allowed to use one of the following Sukkahs:

• Intermediate
  • Star Coccon
  • Sukakh of the Signs
• Advanced
  • Blo Puff
  • Fractured Bubble
  • Gathering
  • Pygros
  • Repetition Meets Difference Stability Meets Volatileness

Link to the Assignment Page

Composite Drawing links:
Inspired? Browse these links to find more elaborate examples of composite drawings that emphasize style and composition:
Presidents Medals
Krob Awards

Software:
Adobe Suite Download
Rhino Student Version