Work in this class will be dived into five modules, each focuing on a particular skill set or technology
Module 1: Basics of Drawing, Modeling and Rendering
- understanding the Rhino interface
- drawing in 2D and 3D
- modeling, drawing, and rendering an existing chair
- understanding core concepts of 3 axis machining
- basic toolpath creation with MasterCAM
- material preparation, fixturing and finishing
- complex geometry
- “manifold” surfaces
- basic scripting
- flat patterns from developable surfaces
- Advanced Modeling techniques
- understanding of industrial plastic forming technologies
- basic simulation technologies
- rapid prototyping
- Photorealistic rendering
Schedule
WEEK ONE
February 21
Welcome and Introduction to course
Intro to NURBS modeling with Rhino
WEEK TWO
February 28
Basic modeling, drawing and rendering techniques
WEEK THREE
March 6
Intermediate modeling techniques
Intro to CNC machining
WEEK FOUR
March 13
Basic toolpaths with MasterCAM
CNC machining demonstration
Advanced modeling techniques
Introduction to design for plastics
WEEK FIVE
March 19
Advanced modeling techniques II
Intermediate Rendering
WEEK SIX
March 27
Spring Break – no class
WEEK SEVEN
April 3
Pattern making
Basic scripting for Rhino
WEEK EIGHT
April 10
Advanced Modeling III
Intro to laser cutting
WEEK NINE
April 17
Advanced modeling IV
Advanced rendering
In class work on final project
WEEK TEN
April 24
Design for injection molding
Intro to Rapid Prototyping
WEEK ELEVEN
May 1
Finish workshop for rapid prototyping
In class work on final project
WEEK TWELVE
May 8
In class work on final project
WEEK THIRTEEN
May 15
Final Review
this is a tentative schedule for the semester. It will be updated and changed as required.
