Project 1: 2D to 3D

The extrapolation of drawn line into a wire construction in space. 

Assignment: Analysis of a natural form, including skin, structure, mass, numbering systems in organic growth. Exploration of skin and the explanation of a spherical form into a 2D plane.

Part 1: 2D

Through multiple contour line drawings, document the provided fruit from at least 3 sides. Sketch the fruit’s exterior and interior structures.

Part 2: 3D

Translate your contour line drawings into a wire sculpture. The new 3D form should be considerate of viewing angle and reinterpret the exterior and interior of the original fruit.

Goals:

  1. Encourage conceptual thinking through process applied to spatial problem-solving
  2. Support the development of three-dimensional compositional skills through form making
  3. Develop skills of visual analysis based upon the exploration of a single natural form
  4. Instill the importance of drawing and making, as research and recording devices
  5. An understanding of the relationship between two-dimensional and three-dimensional form
  6. Understand contextual relevance of objects of forms and objects in the spaces they may occupy
  7. Continuously improve craft and technical drawing skills 

Outcomes:

  1. Understand the links between 2D images, 3D forms
  2. Demonstrate the ability to visualize a natural three-dimensional form through cross contour drawing and then to translate that drawing into a new 3D form using man-made materials 
  3. Execute visual composition solutions that consider all visible vantage points
  4. Utilize visual analysis and hand-craft to construct and refine a 3D form 
  5. Display an understanding of spatial composition
  6. Assimilation of critiquing skills

Required Materials:

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