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Portfolio Fall 2023

American University In Cairo Department Of Architecture Engineering Foundations Of 3D Design (ARCH251202) Dr. Aly Kandil Jana A Elmihy 900222198

5 Year Plan

Course Syllabus

Table of contents

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Rectilinear volumes

Rect/Curvi volumes

Planar

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Introduction

Curvilinear volumes

05 Fragments

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10

12

Midterm 1

Project submission

Final

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Lines in space

Midterm

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Project 1

Portfolio Final

Introduction

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Assignment Objective

Learn how to recycle-reuse-respect-reduce-reform waste products Create aesthetically pleasing compositions in 3-dimensional space Grading Feedback

Cube: nice composition Sphere: needed to add more elements but the motherboard made it outstanding.

Self Assessment

My first assignment was a bit challenging at the start. It was hard to decide what to do, and putting the idea into action had its challenges.Still, I enjoyed the experience overall.

Assignment 1

Grade 7.5

Recti Forms

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ectilinear forms Assignment Objective Using clay, create 4 models. Each model contains 3 rectilinear volumes that are connected using different techniques Each model should contain the dominant-subordinate relationship. Each model should respect the x,y,z axis.

Grading Feedback

All models are grounded and have vertical orientation and neatness is mediocre Self Assessment

I had difficulty in making 4 diverse models. There is no variation in axis.

Classwork 1

Grade 6.5

BIRD BNB Assignment Objective Design a birdhouse using rectilinear geometries that is fully functional and three-dimensional.

Grading Feedback Overall composition is good but painting could’ve been better.

Self Assessment I encountered challenges when designing the birdhouse and painting it was very messy.

Assignment 2

Grade 8

Curvi Forms

C urvilinear forms

Assignment Objective

Using clay, create 4 models. Each model contains 3 curvilinear volumes that are connected using different techniques. Each model should contain the dominantsubordinate relationship. Each model should respect the x,y,z axis.

Grading Feedback not neat

Self Assessment

I worked faster this time.

Classwork 2

Grade 7

Typography Assignment Objective Using only curvilinear volumes, you are required to design a 3-dimensional typography for a single letter/number, conveying a bold, colorful and fun theme Grading Feedback Different use of materials was nice but should be more colorful Self Assessment I encountered challenges when figuring out how to create my model, and my creativity was limited.

Assignment 2

Grade 7.5

Recti-Curvi Forms

RECTi-curvi Assignment Objective Using clay, create 4 models. Each model contains a combination of curvilinear and rectilinear volumes that are connected using different techniques. Each model should represent the concept of grid, radial, central, linear,and cluster.

Grading Feedback Linear Very Good Cluster Weak Grid weak but good trial Center ok Radial ok Self Assessment I Worked faster this time and neatness was improved

Classwork 3

Grade 8

G eometricity

Assignment 4

Assignment Objective You are required to design and produce an abstract map sculpture.

Grading Feedback The model is small and the painting could’ve been better.

Self Assessment I enjoyed assembling the blocks for the assignment however painting was a mess

Grade 8.5

Fragments

fragments Assignment Objective Create a cone, sphere, cube, cuboid, cylinder using clay. Fragment each shape into a 3-dimensional model Grading Feedback Very creative and used different fragmentation techniques Self Assessment it was very challenging to keep models still

Classwork 4

Grade 9

iller Assignment Objective You are required to mimic the process of injecting fillers to an object of your choice.

Grading Feedback Asymmetrical but not filled enough Self Assessment Filling the object was a challenge to me but i really liked this assignment

Assignment 5

Grade 8.5

Planar Construction

P L A N A R Classwork 5

TokTok

Uber

Extra

SUBMARINE

Assignment Objective Create 4 models using paper sheets that represent these words: Monorail, Toktok ,Uber, and Submarine Grading Feedback Weak expression

Self Assessment

Monorail

It was my first time working with paper to create compositions and it was hard expressing the keywords.

Grade 7

PAPIER Assignment Objective

CALQUE

We were are required to create an organic composition inspired by nature using calque or transparent paper. In addition to the biomorphic approach, Grading Feedback Nice composition the burnt effect made it cool

Self Assessment I struggled with this assignment because i couldn’t glue the paper and had to find another way

Assignment 6

Grade 8

Lines in space

L ines in space

Classwork 6

Assignment Objective

Create 20 models using wires. 20 melodies are played and each model should express a certain melody played.

No glue is allowed.

Grading Feedback Expressive models Self Assessment I really loved the music and I enjoyed doing this classwork.

Grade 8

Midterm Exam

MID TERM

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Make up

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reaking the rules

Classwork 7

Assignment Objective You are required to bring a block of plasticine. You have to break all the rules and principles you learned in the course and in your life.

Grading Feedback Broke some of the rules but not all Self Assessment This was my favorite classwork. I had so much fun doing it.

Grade 9

I-selfie Assignment Objective You are required to draw a table inspired by the outfit you are wearing Grading Feedback Good but could’ve been better Self Assessment This was challenging because i don’t like drawing and we had limited time, so i had to rush

Classwork 8

Grade 8

Final PROJect

‫ع‬

‫صيان الخوازيق‬

Assignment Objective You are required to create a composition centered around a specific Egyptian unit, keeping it fun and stylish. The composition needs to be concise, with a maximum length of 2 meters. The keywords we used were ( chaotic, perception,and limitless)

Grading Feedback The model is very interactive and it expresses dynamicity and effectively conveyed the specified keywords

Self Assessment i like how people interacted with the composition and I was genuinely pleased with the final result. Although the process of assembling the composition presented its challenges, it was an overall enjoyable and rewarding experience.