Model Building

Wow, when can i say i last built as model....well it was back in the day when Hansie lectured design in my first year... after that year we progressed to 3d drawings, and 3d renderings took the norm.

starting off with sketchup, and finally CAD 3d, models took a backseat. Model building proved to be an acquired ability, either you have or you don't. Luckily for me, I'm versatile.

I'm currently in the process of assisting a friend...the deadline is looming and I'm learning new tricks in this trade. Detail is key in creating a well built model, not only does this show ones creative mind set, but it is a reflection on the student.

Creating clean cut lines is no joke, attention to detail is perfection. There are now a number of ways in which models can be constructed, personally i prefer to print out each of the sections on a4, then paste it onto the cardboard, thus creating a template from which to work. another option whereby one passes the manual cutting process is by having the templates laser cut...this is perfection at its best, but it yields a costly price tag, and for many students, its a no go.

Gluing the pieces is another issue...only certain glues can be used...many turn a dirty yellow colour which can give the completed model an unsatisfactory finish. The use of a syringe allows for precision

Ill post a few photos later on of the completed works.

Lecturing

The year has come to an end, and for some, it has been a long hard battle as for others a fruitful ending. I took on the position of assistant lecturer...here i worked along side Lucy with the her 1st years in the subject - Studio work (DSW)

My primary goal to assist the class with construction and teaching them the do's and don'ts in technical documentation. The class was the biggest ever reaching a total number of 94 students... The class was so huge that i barely managed to remember faces. A semester had passed and the number came down...primarily due to failures and in certain instances drop-outs

As the second semester progressed, I learnt the names of many of the students and I created student lecturer bond, with them coming for crits on a steady basis.

I am proud to say that these students, most of whom are hard working all achieved really impressive marks. They really upped their game, and the marks prove just that.

I'm ready to tackle yet another year lecturing, only this time I will know how to approach them right from the beginning...

Well done guys. May your 2ND year with Mr Pansegrouw be a great one