Cardboard Replica Assignment Guidelines

 ASSIGNMENT:

Create a to-scale cardboard replica of a blender or coffee maker. Both items are available in the studio. Students choose one to replicate and must replicate the item I have provided in the studio. All shapes, angles, raised surfaces, textures will be replicated with cardboard. If you can feel a shape/texture with your hands, then you have to replicate with cardboard. 


OBJECTIVE:
A beginning challenge that exposes students to basic construction methods for a three-dimensional structure. 

EXAMPLES OF ARTISTS WORKING WITH CARDBOARD:

Go to right column and click on category "Cardboard". If right column does not appear, go to bottom of screen and click on "web version". Or you can go to link below. 

http://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Cardboard

STUDENT EXAMPLES:

Go to right column and click on category "Cardboard Replica Student Work". If right column does not appear, go to bottom of screen and click on "web version". Or you can go to link below. 

https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Cardboard%20Replica%20Student%20Work

MATERIALS:

• Cardboard
• Utility Knife 
• Scissors
• Paper/pencil/mask tape (for the small paper model - can be any kind of paper)
• Silver Duct Tape
• Black Duct Tape
• Vinyl Measure Tape (available for use in the studio)
• Ruler (available for use in the studio)

STEPS TO FOLLOW:
Step 1:

• Decide which item you want to replicate - blender or coffee maker. Both are available in the studio. Must use the blender or coffee make I provide so I have the object available to grade your work. 
• Draw a diagram of the item you selected. Use a cloth measuring tape to take all measurements. 
• Measure every shape, angle, line. 
• Make note of all measurements on the diagram. Below is an image to help with measuring. If you need help measuring, let me know so I can help. 

Step 2:

• Build a small scale model of the item you selected. The model does not have to be "pretty" - you can use copy paper or scrap paper, scotch/mask tape. 
• Model should be approximately six inches in height (hint - a dollar bill measures six inches). 
• Model should be the basic form. Do not build three-dimensional details on the paper model. Note - you will build all details on the final solution. 
• Spend no more than 30-minutes building the model. 
• Think of the model as a three-dimensional sketch. 

Step 3:

• Begin building final structure out of cardboard. 
• A demo will be done in class to show students how to safely use a utility knife to cut the cardboard with the following techniques:
• Score
• Stack
• Hinge
• Tab
• Use mask tape to hold pieces in place while building. 
• Once structure is sturdy, apply sliver and black duct tape to reflect the black/silver colors of the appliances. 
• All shapes, angles, raised surfaces, textures will be replicated with cardboard. Do not draw on details. If you can feel a shape/texture with your hands, then you have to replicate with cardboard. 
• Option to add red color for switch on coffee pot and use a fine point black Sharpie for words on blender. 

Evaluation Criteria: 

• Refer to the document in File Section in Canvas entitled "Evaluation Criteria". The document has the evaluation criteria for all assignments.

What do I post on my blog? 

• Refer to document in File Section in Canvas entitled "Blog Guidelines and Checklist". 
• The document includes a checklist and due dates from when information needs to appear on your blog.