Paper folding workshop

Score

Crease 

Cut

Fold

All of the above are key words when referring to paper modeling.  Students were introduced to a number of paper folding techniques during an intensive workshop.  They learned to manipulate paper and completely alter its form using a variety of methods.  The results were impressive, take a look at what the 3D design team achieved! 

Plaster workshop

The Creative Drawing, Sketching & 3D Design students started experimenting with plaster!  After a  detailed presentation regarding the process of plaster model making students began designing their plaster moulds using grey model card. All moulds were inspired by each student's unique 'threshold' idea.  Through simplifying and deconstruction their initial concepts they were all able to produce exciting results.  After mixing, casting and pouring the plaster, the three dimensional 'threshold' interpretations were complete! 

Tracing paper & oil paints workshop

The Creative Drawing, Sketching & 3D design students were introduced to a new creative technique using tracing paper, masking tape and oil paints.  They experimented with new ways  of expressing their threshold ideas.  The stencil like paintings they produced were fantastic!

London Trip

Our exploratory walk in London was a great success, despite the rainy weather!  We spent the day at the Design Museum near Tower Bridge where we saw Design of the Year 2015, an exhibition that combines cutting edge innovation and talent showcasing the very best in Architecture, Fashion, Graphic, Product and Transport Designs. 

Collage techniques

Using images inspired by their 'threshold' concepts and from their initial investigations on campus students began constructing collages that emphasized the elements or element from their sketches that they found most interesting.  They focused on level changes, stairs, openings, canopies, arcades, ground materials etc. The campus proved to be a great source of inspiration!