Foundation of 3D Design Portfolio - Ahmed Shaker

Portfolio American University in Cairo Architecture Department Arch 2512-02 Foundation of 3-Dimensional Design Spring 2022 Dr. Aly Kandil Ahmed Shaker - 900202642

Course Syllabus

Five Year Plan

Table of Content Introduction Assignment 1

Rectilinear Forms

Curvilinear Forms

Classwork 1 Assignment 2

Classwork 2 Assignment 3

Recti-Curvilinear

Fragments

Planar Construction

Classwork 3 Assignment 4

Classwork 4 Assignment 5

Classwork 5 Assignment 6

Lines in Space Classwork 6

Project 1

Break the rules Classwork 7

Project 2

Midterm Exam

Introduction

Recylfie Assignment 1

Assignment Objective Take a self portrait (Selfie) using recycled materials, and use yourself as the base of it.

Grading Feedback The model was creative, neat, and a great use of recycled paper bags.

Self Assessment Using recycled colored paper bags, I focused on creating a pattern that somehow resembled the Red Indians in an indirect way. I also tried to align all the different colors (Green and Red), so that it would look neat enough.

Grade 9.5

Rectilinear Forms

Rectilinear Forms Classwork 1

Assignment Objective Using clay, create 4 models. Each model contains 3 rectilinear volumes that are connected using different techniques. i.e: wedging. Each model should contain the dominant- subordinate relationship.

Each model should respect the x,y,z axis.

Grading Feedback Some models had similar axis.

Models required more neatness.

Self Assessment I focused on cutting towards different axis, but I had difficulty in cutting neat edges. I also had difficulty in connecting the different parts, so that they would look neat while connected.

Grade 7

QR Code Sculpture Assignment 2

Assignment Objective Using rectilinear forms, you are required to create a QR code in an abstract and creative 3D model.

Grading Feedback The model was demonstrated 3D because of the various gaps. However, it still had the idea of a simple box.

Self Assessment This assignment was challenging to come up with a creative idea. I tried to apply the concept of 3D, but I could have created a shape different than a literal box.

Grade 6.5

Curvilinear Forms

Curvilinear Volumes Classwork 2

Assignment Objective In groups of 2-4, you are required to install an inflatable bouquet in a location of your choice around campus. You should use inflatable toys , which can be complemented with other inflatable items like balloons, gloves, etc.

Grading Feedback Some models had similar axis.

Models required more neatness.

Self Assessment The models needed to be more neat. It was difficult to create the curvilinear surfaces, cutting, and connecting them neatly.

Grade 7.5

Inflatable Bouqeut Assignment 3

Assignment Objective In groups of 2-4, you are required to install an inflatable bouquet in a location of your choice around campus. You should use inflatable toys , which can be complemented with other inflatable items like balloons, gloves, etc.

Grading Feedback The model did not contain inflatable toys, and it was solely based on balloons. It could have expanded more out of the fountain with a different non-uniform shape.

Self Assessment Our objective was to revive this dried up fountain. It was challenging. I really enjoyed working on it, however, we mis-understood the rubric. It was to use inflatable toys as primary objects, however, our primary objects were balloons.

Grade 7.5

Recti-Curvilinear Forms

Recti-Curvilinear Volumes Classwork 3

Assignment Objective Using clay, create 4 models. Each model contains a combination of curvilinear and rectilinear volumes that are connected using different techniques. At least one model should represent the concept of central, radial, grid, and directional (longitudinal) .

Grading Feedback The directional model was unclear.

Models required more neatness.

Central

Radial

Self Assessment It was really interesting to learn about these various concepts. However, I failed in applying some of them, but I learned the technique after receiving the feedback.

Grade 7

Longitudianal

Grid

Make some noise Assignment 4

Assignment Objective Using a mixture of curvilinear and rectilinear forms, you are required to create a sound sculpture. You are not simply designing a physical form, but rather the sound it makes.

Grading Feedback The sound was loud and different. The composition required more rectilinear forms.

Self Assessment I really liked the sound and the design of the composition. However, I should have added more rectilinear forms. I also could have made it more neat.

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Grade 9

Fragments

Fragments Classwork 4

Assignment Objective Create a cone, sphere, cuboid, cube, cylinder using clay. Fragment each shape into a 3dimensional model.

Grading Feedback Some models had similar approaches.

Self Assessment It was interesting to learn how a simple shape can create complex and different models.

Grade 8.5

Broken hART Assignment 5

Assignment Objective Translate the intangible idea of a broken heart into a tangible 3-dimensional composition using fragments.

Grading Feedback It is an expressive idea. However, the fragments used needed to be well-displayed and glued in different directions.

Self Assessment The appearance of dying trees with roots out of the soil reminds me of a broken heart. I divided a long dying tree into fragments. I used the roots as the heart. The tips looking at opposite directions as the sign of the heart being broken.

I also left the out leaves to resemble the dying hope.

Grade 9

Planar Construction

Planar Construction Classwork 5

Assignment Objective Create 4 models using paper sheets that represent the texting emojis: laughing crying, dancing lady, shy monkey, and praying. You cannot use any type of glue or staple to stick the composition together.

Grading Feedback Some models had similar approach.

Some models were not expressive enough.

Self Assessment It was a fun exercise that required us to think how to express feelings and emotions using our models.

Grade 8

Kite

Assignment 6

Assignment Objective Design and construct a sturdy, fully functioning kite using only planar materials.

Grading Feedback The kite had a neat design. However, it had to fly at a higher level.

Self Assessment It was my first time to create a kite, and I was proud with the results. However, the kite required a longer tail in order to reach higher levels. It also needed to be lighter to ease the flying process.

Grade 7.5

Lines in Space Break the rules

Lines in Space Classwork 6

Assignment Objective Create 20 models using thin metal wires only. 20 melodies are played, and each model should express the certain melody that is played. You cannot use any type of glue or staple to stick the composition together.

Grading Feedback Some models had similar approach.

Some models were not expressive enough.

Self Assessment I really enjoyed the music and this assignment.

The outcome could have been better.

Grade 7

Break the rules Classwork 7

Assignment Objective You are required to bring a block of plasticine.

You then have to break all the rules and workethics principles that you learned in this course and in your life.

Grading Feedback I could have broke more rules.

Self Assessment This classwork was easy and very fun. I needed to be more creative in breaking the rules.

Grade 8.5

Midterm Exam

Midterm Exam Assignment Objective Choose 4 quotes and create 4 compositions that represent these quotes with no specific guidelines.

Grading Feedback Some forms did not express the quotes precisely.

Self Assessment It was a little challenging to express these quotes with the available materials. I was short in time, and I needed to create better ideas.

Grade 8

"Form follows function"

"Less is

a bore"

"Every child is an artist"

"Less is more"

Project 1

I-Display Project 1

Assignment Objective Retail display design is a very valuable and challenging tool for merchandising. It employs both functional and aesthetic means to best present a product. With this mindset, you are required to design and create an eyewear display unit.

Grading Feedback The design is neat and simple. It serves the purpose of the project. Some sunglasses could be changed, as they did not match the color and the design of the model.

Self Assessment It was difficult to come up with a new idea for sunglasses display. I started off with photo foam, but the results were not neat enough.

Therefore, I used acrylic sheets and laser cut, and the results were very neat. This model could be hanged from the ceiling.

Grade 9

Project 2

Flip-flop Project 2

Assignment Objective In groups of 2, you are now required to design an entire window display. The product to be displayed is a flip-flop. The purpose of this project is to support the flip-flop as the main focal point, making it the point of interest in the window display. You should display your flipflop in a wooden box of dimensions of 200x50x50 cm.

Grading Feedback The model is very neat and original. The white paint in the background was also neatly done.

The box is well-lit. The flip-flop is the main focal point. However, the white abstract birds should have been in 3D rather than in 2D. The model could have been rotating in order to fully display its 3D design from all angles.

Self Assessment We used Rhino 7 program in order to create this shape. We used the theme of the sea in order to display our flip-flip. The blue acrylic sheets represent the abstract sea waves. The white abstract birds represent the white seagulls (Larus). The small yellow duck's purpose is to act as a secondary focal point.