29/01/16 - Sculpting

Aim: Create a 3D Model and
write supporting evidence.
Objectives for the day:

• Re-call criteria for A3
• Use Blender
• Complete U41 A3 T1
• Proof read your work and compress images
• Submit U41 A3 T1
• Begin U41 A3 T2 – creation evidence
• Complete U35 and submit

Today I have learnt about sculpting in Blender and how it works. It is quite complicated however with some practice I will get the hang of it. For the majority of the day I have been working on how I want to design my model.

A strength of today is that I have got the shape of the head sorted and started practicing with the sculpting. I will be making multiple backups to make sure I can get back to a key stage if I make a mistake. To improve, I would have liked to made a few more backups as I did make some mistakes today.

Overall today has had lots of progress and I will be working on my 3D model over the weekend and improve my sculpting skills. 

28/01/16 - Designing a head

Aim: Create a 3D Model and
write supporting evidence.
Objectives for the day:

• Re-call criteria for A3
• Use Blender
• Complete U41 A3 T1
• Proof read your work and compress images
• Submit U41 A3 T1
• Begin U41 A3 T2 – creation evidence
• Complete U35 and submit

Today I have learnt about modelling a 3D head and getting so it looks like a human head. I had to restart a couple of times due to some issues however now it is working.

A strength of today is  that I have got quite far with designing my 3D head. I have done the main shape however I have still got a bit to do and make it look more realistic. An improvement would be to make more backups so if I do something wrong, I can load that one and start where I was.

The guide I have been watching has been helping and it is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOc4ATqZetk . Overall today has been very good and I have learnt a lot about 3D modelling.

• Design a table or suitable model for collecting data.
• Finalise your plan to collect data.
• Organise how you will now collect your data.
• Have written your research plan.
• To begin collecting data 

Today we have been working on our survey for collecting the data. We gave it out for everyone to do and managed to get all of the information back. Next lesson we will be looking at the results then adding them into the excel document. 

25/01/16 - Assignment three

Aim: Create evidence to demonstrate abilities in specialist software.
Objectives for the day:

• Investigate criteria for A3
• Use Blender and create evidence of basic features
• Complete U41 A3 T1
• Proof read your work
• Submit U41 A3 T1
• Begin U41 A3 T2 – creation evidence
• Complete U35 and submit

Today we started assignment three and I have managed to get up to task two so I have started to design my character. I learnt today about how to make a head as before I did not know how. At the moment it looks quite like a head however I need to do some shaping to make it look better. 

A strength of today is that I have managed to start doing my model and I have got the base of it done. To improve, I will need to look into a few more Blender tutorials to work out how to make the face,

Overall today has been very productive and I am pleased with what I have made so far. 

21/01/16 - Task two and Blender skills

Aim: Begin creative research
Objectives for the day:

• Complete the student quiz
• Set your self a target for Blender and achieve your target
• Confirm your knowledge and requirements for A2T2
• Produce evidence to support your creative process

Today I have learnt more about Blender and I have improved my skills. I learnt about cutting objects in half and editing the points of an object. This will help me when starting my designs because I can use the basic shapes to make more designs.

A strength of today is that I have done quite a bit of task two and learnt about Blender. Both will help me in A3 for designing and I will be using the skills and my sketches to help model. To improve, I would have liked to learn a bit more about Blender.

Overall today has been very productive and I have learnt a lot.

• To recall different types of data and identify uses.
• To have designed a structure for a research plan/proposal.
• To have started to write your research plan
• Analyses different ways of collecting data 
• To work in a group effectively to design effective method of collecting data.​

Today we have been working on collecting data. I have learnt different ways of collecting data. A strength is that we have done quite a bit of our survey already. 

18/01/16 - Assignment two

Aim: Examine and complete
all parts for U41A2T1
Objectives for the day:

• Write a quiz question
• Discuss Legal and Ethical considerations with application to 3D Modelling
• Decide what you will be creating
• Consider target audience (outline / describe / explain)
• Write a brief
• Proofread your work
• Submit U41A2T1

Today I have learnt about the criteria for assignment two and how to lay it out. It is similar to the last unit however there are some differences. I have managed to get quite a bit of it done and I will be finishing it over Tuesday and Wednesday as it is due for Friday. 

A strength of today is that I have managed to layout and get notes to all of the parts of the task so I will be able to easy do it. To improve, I would have liked to made a few notes on my idea that I want to do. 

Overall today has been quite productive and I have managed to get quite a bit done. I will be finishing off assignment one later today as there are 2 bits left. 

15/01/16 - Talk

Aim: Write about key parts of 3D Modelling theory and application
Objectives for the day:

• Set your self a target for Blender and achieve your target
• Create evidence for A1T2
• Engage in talk by Saint Walker from NUA
• Take notes whilst listening to Saint
• Consider inspiration for U41A2
• Explore criteria for U41A2 and take notes
• Begin U41A2

Today I have learnt about the history of VFX and how they all started off. It was a hand made by Ed Catmull and it was very basic. Over the years it has developed a lot and visual effects have gone more advanced.

A strength of today is that I have managed to improve my Blender skills and I now know how to texture models and edit the points on them. To improve, I would have liked to made a few notes about how stuff is done in Blender however I do know a majority.

Overall today has been very interesting hearing about VFX and I have learnt a lot about the techniques that have been used. It was also interesting seeing the animations and see what can be made in Blender. 

14/01/16 - Assignment one

Aim: Investigate key parts of 3D Modelling theory and application
Objectives for the day:

• Work together well
• Investigate strengths and weaknesses for 3D Modelling software
• Decide what grade you would give examples and why
• Consider different methods of construction
• Explain how constraints affect 3D Modelling
• Create a graph to explore the relationship between; polygon count : file size : rending time
• Create evidence for A1T2
• Proof read your work
• Prepare questions for Saint visiting tomorrow

Today I have learnt about the three different construction methods that can be used when designing in 3D modelling software. I am not sure which one I will be using however this part of a1 was quite interesting. 

A strength of today is that I have made notes on all of the parts we learnt today so when I get up to that part I can look back. To improve, I could have made my notes a little bit easier by using subheadings and bullet points however the ones that had the tables were useful. 

Overall I have learnt a lot today and I should be able to A1 done on time. There is quite a lot to do however I have the weekend to do it so I will be aiming to finish it then.

• Recall the definition of hypothesis
• Have chosen a hypothesis to research
• To have outlined the structure for a proposal
• Outline questions you plan to answer in this assignment
• Have considered different ways to collect data.

Today I learnt about assignment four. A strength of today is that I could remember some of this from high school as we did hypothesis in science.  

11/01/16 - Task two

Aim: Investigate key parts of 3D Modelling theory and application
Objectives for the day:

• Complete the matching activity
• Consider the term ‘Geometric Theory’
• Write a one sentence description for 
• ‘Geometric Theory’
• Investigate different sections of Geometric Theory
• Consider criteria for A1T2
• Think about suitable evidence examples
• Begin U41A1T2

Today I have learnt a lot about U41A1T2 and all the different keywords. The main part I have learnt about is the fixed graphic pipeline as I had never heard of it before. I will have to look into it when I get to it was quite confusing.

A strength of today is that I have managed to get half of the start of task two done and a tiny bit of task one. I will be finishing off task one tomorrow and Wednesday to keep myself ahead. To improve  I would have liked to get a bit more work done as at some points I did get a little bit distracted.

Overall today has been very interesting and I have learnt a lot. The first activity I enjoyed as we got to jump straight into the first part and learn about it. I would like to do this again with other criteria.

08/01/16 - Assignment 1 task 1

Aim: Develop and deliver a presentation about applications of 3D Modelling.
Then begin U41A1T1.
Objectives for the day:

• Complete the access forms and date correctly
• Complete the Kahoot quiz
• Review criteria
• Share research and discuss findings
• Work well together
• Create a master presentation
• Fairly divide workload
• Present work
• Take notes during presentations
• Begin U41A1 T1

Today I have learnt about the criteria and what is needed for assignment one task one. This task is about 3D modelling in architectural walk-throughs, games and films. I have managed to get the first part done and I have moved onto the second part now. 

An advantage of today is that I have managed to get about a half of task one done and I should be able to get it done on either Tuesday or Wednesday. The part I would like to improve is the teamwork in the PowerPoint as it ended up with me and Alex doing the same game and I didn't end up reading anything.

Overall today has been interesting and I have learnt a lot about modelling in different industries.  

07/01/16 - 3D modelling

Aim: To complete the final
part of Unit 35
Objectives for this first lesson:

• Engage in a group discussion about how Unit 35 has gone and the stage you are at.
• Using the mind map you created reflect on all you have learnt in Unit 35.
• Complete the End of unit Kahoot.
• Complete the end of unit survey.
• Begin submitting the unit, completing the SoA, 
• Any re-submissions.

Aim: To explore the idea of Growth Mind Set and begin research for Unit 41
Objectives for the lesson until lunch:

• Think about how you learn
• Reflect on if you have a fixed or a growth mind set
• Take notes during the video
• Complete the matching activity
• Write a new SMART target
• Look at the SoA for the new unit
• Begin research for Unit 41. 

Today we have moved onto the new unit however we have only looked the basic information about it. I have learnt today about growth and fixed mindsets and what they are. Beforehand I never knew about these mindsets but now after hearing about them it was quite interesting.

A strength of today is that I know about Blender and I have looked at it before however I do not remember much so I will be looking at some guides to help learn. To improve I would like to improve on my 3D skills as it will help me in assignment three.

Overall today has been very interesting and I am looking forward to learning all about 3D modelling and improving my skills on it. Over the weekend I will watch guides to learn the basics and some of the tools that are in the program.