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Courses3D ModelingThe Illusion Of Form - PAACADEMY
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The Illusion Of Form - PAACADEMY

The main aspiration of this workshop is to precisely develop a critical argument based on individual research, which will translate into pure geometrical-formal exploration.

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Erick Carcamo
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3 courses·5.0

Bailey Shugart
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1 course·5.0

About this workshop

The main aspiration of this workshop is to precisely develop a critical argument based on individual research, which will translate into pure geometrical-formal exploration; the format will be an ongoing desk crit symposium with the participants, meeting them and discussing their architectural projects, along with daily tutorials to progress their knowledge of the software techniques.

What you will learn

  • 01

    Development of a critical argument through individual research and geometric exploration.

  • 02

    Techniques for establishing integration and application systems in design.

  • 03

    Creation of topological assemblies using formal and aesthetic approaches.

  • 04

    Skills in digital modeling and animation to transform architectural forms. Exploration of the concept of 'Image Illusion' as a design feature.

  • 05

    Exploration of the concept of 'Image Illusion' as a design feature.

Methodology

  • The Workshop will begin with each participant individually focusing on an aesthetic and formal language through the concept of ‘Image Illusion.’ We will then use this to establish two types of systems: Integration (Structure, Mass) and Application (Skin, Ornament); this will be the mechanism for developing a series of topological assemblies. Using a formal and aesthetic approach, ILLUSION becomes an instrument of design and a Design Feature.

 

  • We will then work on a series of formal digital variations, which will be transformed through distortion, contortion, and internal and external pressures, using animation and modeling techniques in order to arrive at an Architectural figure. 

 

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The Workshop will run primarily using AutoDesk MAYA and will also cover other fundamental digital design tools. Software Introduction (NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY): Maya Interface Modeling Techniques: Polygons, Subdivisions Rendering Techniques: Materials, Special Effects Advanced Techniques: Dynamics, Particles, Deformers, Animations, Camera controls; it will also incorporate scripting and animation as an engine for the purpose of generating higher complex geometry, and for visual representation. 

 

Course Content

5 Lessons

Important Notes

  • 01

    Day 1

    Intro lectures

  • 02

    Tutorial – MAYA Introduction

  • 03

    Tutorial – Software navigation/Polygon modeling

  • 04

    Day 2

    Tutorial: Polygon modeling, deformers, iterative design (using animation tools)

  • 05

    Tutorial: Mesh-modeling operations

  • 06

    Day 3

    Open session tutorials with instructors

  • 07

    One-on-one critique to discuss developing work

  • 08

    Day 4

    Tutorial: Refining techniques

  • 09

    One-on-one critique to discuss developing work

  • 10

    Day 5

    Review/Discussion of final work

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Autodesk Maya

Instructors

Erick Carcamo
Erick Carcamo
3 Courses5.0
Principal and co-founder – As an educator and designer, Erick has been in pursuit of innovation and technology in the field of architectural thinking and teaching processes; his expertise, expanding his graduate thesis at GSAPP, is based on researching digital experimental techniques and strategic thinking for the manipulation of Form in design, which he uses these design abilities in the services of thoroughly generating spatial and organizational issues central to architecture. Born in El Salvador, Erick holds a master’s degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, GSAPP, and a bachelor’s degree from The Southern California Institute of Architecture, SCI_Arc.
Bailey Shugart
Bailey Shugart
1 Course5.0
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    5 / 5Course rating
    Jan 27 & 31, 2020Course dates
    50 SeatsAvailable seats
    5 LessonsTotal content
    CertificateUpon completion
    All levelsDifficulty
    5 Sessions (20 Hours)Total duration
    18:00 - 22:00Session hours
    Monday · FridaySchedule
    LifetimeAccess