LESLIE VIKSE

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EVDA 543 - GRAPHICS II WINTER 2012

evda 543 - graphics II - winter 2012leslie vikse

[assignment 1.1 - reverse engineering]

students were asked to fabricate by hand three families of topologically similar components and explore three alternative connection strategies. each family was to consist of five components each possessing a slight transformation/ evolution from the one pervious. scale, manipulation, and connectivity were examined in this project.

4 HRS

evda 543 - graphics II - winter 2012leslie vikse

[assignment 1.2 - model citizen]

students were asked to further explore their components generated in assignenment 1.1 in the digital realm. transformations in a second dimension and modifications to connections were to be created in such a way that the components performance and assemblies would be optimized. the parametric engine grasshopper was to be utilized.

18 mm

y ax

is

x axis

set multiple points + create polyline

create lines + join remaining sections

move along y axis +series slider at 18 mm

set multiple points + create polyline

make planar surface set one point + move along z axis with slider

extrude by set point

history

component+connection

parametric interface

evda 543 - graphics II - winter 2012leslie vikse

[assignment 1.3 - the 7 syllable assignment]

students were asked to experiment with information inputs at the parametric level in their assembly methods for the components generated in assignment 1.2. a set of fabricated pieces was to be generated and assembled from one of these parametric explorations.

ASSEMBLY - self friction

PERFORMANCE - texturized facade

EVOLUTION - growth

5x

assemble gridjoin surrounding lines + cage edit interior lines

make surface +place cage edit grid on top

apply heat source + morph grid along surface

evda 543 - graphics II - winter 2012leslie vikse

[assignment 2.0 - compartition]

students were asked to consider the term ‘partition’ and design a system based on their definition. the partition was to evoke a sensory domain using a material selected from a provided list. all items in order to regenerate the partition needed to be considered and included in the project such as the fabrication and assembly method.

pre-cast molds x 5

pre-cut fabric sheets x 5partition wall x 1

wall sign x 1

fasteners x 40

staple gun x 1

cover mold with corresponding fabric sheet to marked line+ secure with staples on back

attach fasteners at marked locations + slide upholstered panel on; push down to secure

continue above steps on both partition wall sides + attach wall sign where marked

allen key x 1

2438 mm

762 mm

1829 mm

10,973 mm 610 mm

p e rc e i v e b y t o u c h

evda 543 - graphics II - winter 2012leslie vikse

[assignment 3.0 - board to death]

students were asked to consider their graphical representations in their final studio II design projects. desk critiques were used to aid students in their representational illks throughout the project. rendering, line work, composition, language, use of text, story, and overall craft were to be considered in the evaluation process.

the multiple dwelling a refuge for refugees