Product Design Modelling TechniquesLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AM00CQ50
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The student is able to
- choose appropriate modelling techniques for different phases of product design work
- optimize the use of different materials, techniques and structures in modelling of an end product
- build a physical model (for example clay model) and bring it into digital form for CAD work.
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 04.02.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Design (in Finnish), (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Lee Walton
Teacher in charge
Jorma Lehtonen
Scheduling groups
- Clay Modelling (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTITEMU20S
Small groups
- Clay Modelling
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- choose appropriate modelling techniques for different phases of product design work
- optimize the use of different materials, techniques and structures in modelling of an end product
- build a physical model (for example clay model) and bring it into digital form for CAD work.
Implementation and methods of teaching
4 - 6 weeks (8 weeks maximum)
You will learn to:
Create a 1:5 scale clay model vehicle as a pair - then scan into digital data.
Timing and attendance
Introduction to modelling and prototyping methods and tools.
Forming groups, vehicle choices, planning the armature.
Design and construction of model armature (buck) from foam and wood.
Week 2.
Design and construction of model armature (buck) from foam and wood.
Loading clay onto models.
Week 3.
Loading clay. Introduction to tools for modelling.
Sculpting of scale models
Week 4.
Sculpting of scale models
Week 5.
Sculpting of scale models
Week 6.
Digital transfer of data (3D Scanning)
Dressing of clay models with Dynoc wrap (optional)
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed