Friday, November 17, 2017

Molds and Castings (#7 )




NWSA: Art 3-D Comprehensive
Fall 2017/Section 1/Friday/1:10pm - 3:45pm Room 5102
Instructors: Hans Evers & Phillip Lique


Final Assignment (#7) Multiples–casting and molds
Due date 12/22


Casting is a process in which a liquid material is usually poured into a mold (a vessel), which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. The solidified part is also known as a casting, which is ejected or broken out of the mold to complete the process.


Create 1 or 2 different molds from which to cast 5 or more sculptural elements.


Your must incorporate your 5 or more cast elements into one integrated final piece. You can also incorporate the molds themselves in the piece if you choose. Since you are casting at least 5 elements from 1 or 2 molds, at least 3 of your cast elements must be a ‘multiple’. Meaning they are the same.


Your molds can be made from cardboard, foam core, paper, wood, fabric, plastic or plaster. You can use any method to put them together.


Your castings can be made using plaster, cement and/or wax. You can combine these materials or you can choose to use only one of these. You can also combine your castings with other materials. Pay attention and plan ahead how you want them displayed –standing, hanging, on the floor, on a pedestal or on the wall.


Your final sculpture will be evaluated based on quality of castings and craftsmanship, overall sculptural effectiveness of the piece, ambition and personal voice.


11/17 Introduction of assignment
demos by teachers


11/24 no class (Thanksgiving) –work at home
make molds


12/1 bring work in progress
work on molds
and/or make castings from mold(s)


12/8 Basel field trip –no class


12/15 bring work in progress
work on molds
and/or make castings from mold(s)


12/22 Final Critiques

Friday, November 3, 2017

BRIDGE


BUILD A BRIDGE.

Project

You will be building a fixed bridge using only cardboard, and white glue. Your goal is to build a bridge that can bear as much weight as possible. Try to achieve a balance of strength, and beauty, in the design of your bridge. During the final critique, your projects will be strength-tested. Each bridge must hold a minimum of 50 lbs. You will do your best to achieve a balance of strength, and beauty, in the design of YOUR bridge. !


Specs

Materials- You may only use  corrugated cardboard. You may only use white glue (Elmer's glue). You man not use hot glue, epoxy, or tape. 

Length and Span- Your bridge must be to span EXACTLY 24" (inch). The tables will be secured at exactly 24" apart.  Note: The span is the part of the bridge that is not supported by anything beneath it (like the table, leg, or chair). Keep in mind that there will need to be additional length in order for the ends of the bridge to rest on the table top. Therefore, the bridge has to be longer than 24" (inches).

Width and Height- The bridge must have width of 8" (inches). We will be placing bags of clay on the TOP MIDDLE of your bridge.

Lastly, the clay needs a solid place to lay. There must be a flat area on the top of the bridge where we can stack weight for the strength test.

Each Bridge will be tested by gradually adding weight until the bridge breaks. 
TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR WORK SO YOU CAN EXHIBIT IT DURING 
PORTFOLIO REVIEW. 

Rubric

Your structure must be a model of a bridge. ( no stacks of cardboard no solid bricks of glue)

You will be GRADED on the :

1 Strength of your bridge,  your bridge must hold at least 50 lbs.

2 craftsmanship,

 3 aesthetic qualities. ( is this an attractive piece of architecture)

4 Sketchbook work  


Process
1. Research bridges and bridge building (see below) investigate the architectural principals of weight distribution. Can you implement any architectural  design tricks for strengthening the structure?

 2. Design -  make plans/ drawings of "your" bridge. What are the Asthetic qualities you wish to convey? can you transform function into decoration?

3. Construction - build your bridge according to the plans you have laid out. 

 SKETCH BOOK COMPONENT. 

Before each bridge stress test, we will review your sketches designs and research. ( research and design components) You will be required to discuss the methods of architecture you are emulating, specific bridges you investigated and make comparisons between the sketches you prepared and the final sculpture.


DUE : NOV 17th




Research

Also below you will find links to short and long video’s about bridges bridge building the history of bridges and bridge as metaphor. Along with a couple of videos on how to work with foam core ( which an be translated to cardboard)


Building The Golden Gate Bridge 26:35
Great footage from 1930s of the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in every phase of construction. 



15 World's Most Famous Bridges 4:04
Here are the most famous bridges in the world, Some of these bridges are also regarded as landmarks and even become city icons, like Golden Gate Bridge is icon of San Francisco California.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmVML4J32GY



Bridge 7:53


Five Crazy Bridges for Animals  2:31


Bridge 2:45

Big Bigger Biggest - Bridge 49:39

The Bridge On The River Kwai a must watch! 

Build Bridges 1:08
The Breathing Bridge 5:04

Making: Foam Core Build Demo 3:45

How to cut foam core with an exacto knife.mov 2:07


PBS  Bridge Basics


Student Examples
Below is a video of the critique from three years ago. Pay attention to both the designs of the bridges, and the set-up of the tables.  This will help you in designing your bridge appropriately. Note: the pieces of wood screwed to the side of the table extend down 1' (foot). You may have part of your bridge rest against this surface to help distribute stress/weight.