Advanced Model Making

Methods of surface development by Parallel-line, Radial-line, Triangulation methods, approximate methods, development of lateral surfaces of right solids, viz. Cubes, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones. Development of transition pieces, for spheres etc. Paper folding – Origami.

Generative / geometry, fractals, parametric / material explorations (both in traditional materials like mount, foam, thermacol, clay, plaster of Paris, paper Mache, wood and new age materials like polystyrene, Aerocon blocks, plastics, meshes, and processes like carpentry, casting, moulding, welding ,laser cutting, CNC cutting etc.

Painting model surfaces with various finishes, development of topography and landscape elements, use of materials like cork, polyurethane foam, use of laser, acid etching, stereolithographic (3D printing) for development of building and their envelopes.

• Skills to use the tools with precision, Techniques for preparation of presentation models. General information and practice with different finishing material. Exercises involving topography, textures, landscapes, human elements etc. APPROACH
• Students are made to explore a variety of tools and software that are available for the design process, which includes form exploration, modeling, and producing drawings. For Project students will be asked to develop digital generative drawings and then encouraged to develop their abilities in modeling their designs.