Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
3D computerdesign 11424/2803/2223/1/04
Study guide

3D computerdesign 1

1424/2803/2223/1/04
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 1
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design, Gold and Silversmithing
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design & Gold and Silversmithing
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Macheva Elitsa
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Semester 1 + Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2022 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Basic knowledge of Windows: opening a program, creating, organizing and renaming folders, making and moving files in Explorer. Basic knowledge of English to be able to use tutorials.

Learning outcomes (list)

BA2 - The student has the necessary knowledge, skills and insights regarding material, form, action, concepts, function and contents of the chosen medi
The student masters Rhino's basic commands for creating and editing curves, surfaces, solids.
The student can draw correctly in Rhino (length, radius, angle, coordinates).
The student masters the drawing of more complex shapes with specific surface and solid commands
The student is able to produce (simple) technical drawings and can render these.

Course content

Basic functions of Rhino.

Strategy to understand and model complex shapes.

Modelling own design in the software, and executing in the workshop.

Study material (text): Mandatory

Install the free Rhino 5.0 evaluation software on your own computer. You can only save your work 25 times. Exists both for PC and Mac.

On Blackboard are many tutorials about Rhino (Rhino level 1 and rendering techniques) and other useful information.

Study material (text): Recommended

Rhinobook, Michiel van der Kley, also available in Dutch (costs about €20).

Rhino for Jewelry, Diana Buscagliato be ordered online (costs about €70).

Video tutorials on YouTube, RhinoTV, Vimeo, ...


Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis25,00 hours
  • Remark: The student is individually supervised, assessed and evaluated in the studio. This means that participation in classes and participation in the studio is necessary.
Artistic praxis65,00 hours
  • Remark: The student is individually supervised, assessed and evaluated in the studio. This means that participation in classes and participation in the studio is necessary.

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearArtistic skills assessment during the examination series50,00
Academic yearSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)50,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodArtistic educative project assignment50,00Home assignment
2nd examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series50,00

Evaluation (text)

Practical test: 50%

Permanent evaluation: 50% (presence during lessons, exercises at home)

2nd exam period: practical test 50% and exercise at home 50%