Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- perform basic workflows using industry standard CAD software and is able to use basic terminology of CAD work
- independently use CAD software as a design tool
- create work drawings using CAD software.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course includes various separate tasks to get experience in different features of Rhinoceros 3D-modeling software.
In the last half of the course there will be an individual assignment to make a model under a specified topic.
In addition to the general teaching the course includes a personal tutoring session.

Timing and attendance

- The schedule of the course can be found from Peppi or Time-Edit.

Learning material and recommended literature

Rhinoceros default tutorials.
Tasks include various online tutorials and my recordings from the class.

Learning environment

Zoom. Lessons and personal tutoring
Moodle. Materials and recordings.

Student time use and work load

- Most of the tasks will be teached during the lessons
- This course will demand time and practising outside of the course hours

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

- This course doesn't require any previous knowledge

Assessment criteria

- Separate tasks
- individual project

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Too many missing assignments
- Student isn't actively completing the course
- Student's work is not relevant

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Student have used the software. Some or many tasks are missing. Student hasn't progressed in skills during the course. Knowledge is weak. Student understands the role of 3D modeling in designer's work.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Student can use multiple features in the software. Student understands the need, role and principle of 3D-modeling in designer's work. Student can create simple 3D-objects in good quality. Student is active and finds creative ways to create the desired 3D forms.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Student have tested and can use well multiple features in the software. Student is proactive and highly motivated and cares about her own learning. All assignments are well finished. Can produce relevant high quality 3D-models and shows ability to use a wide range of different features.