Major project

STAGE 1: Esquisses 1 – 4

You will complete four research exercises called esquisses, which will contribute to a larger body of knowledge for the design of your major project. Each esquisse will begin in class for the first four weeks, and appropriate working equipment/materials will need to accompany you to class for the first five weeks The following topics of exploration will be covered:

· Triangulation

· Locking systems

· Form vs function

· Material synergy

Required equipment

· A4 cutting mat

· Cutting blade

· Pointed small hand pliers and wire cutters

· 400mm Metal ruler

· Small modelling clamp

STAGE 2 - Concepts

From the information presented in class and during the lectures you will need to work through your ideas. You may choose to sketch these ideas onto paper, but it is expected that a thorough understanding of the medium is developed and a considered exploration is communicated throughout the concept stage.

Submission

You are expected to present at least three well considered concept designs.

A minimum of 10 pages/uploads of ideation should also be submitted for stage two using a variety of communication methods i.e. Sketching, CAD and photography.

STAGE 3 - Design development/ including scale models

At this stage you should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the material and have a high standard of development pages communicating your thought process. All scale models should be fully documented with layout diagrams further illustrating you ideas and design.

Submission

The process of design development must be fully documented and show a progression form concept through to final design. This will be demonstrated in the folio submission.

A minimum of 10 pages/uploads should be submitted for stage three using a variety of communication methods i.e. sketching, CAD and photography of models etc.