Course detail

Digital Sculpture - 3D print - winter

FaVU-1DS-ZAcad. year: 2012/2013

Students will learn the technology of 3D printing, its possibilities, and availble technologies.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

Department

Sculpture Studio (ASO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Independent work with the 3D printer, understading the process of 3D prinintg, the ability to make a flawless model in the STL format.

Prerequisites

Students must have common knowledge of working with a PC, have the capability of orientation in virtual space, they must be patient and be interested in 3D technologies. Knowledge of 3D programs (3D Max, Maya, Rhino, SolidWorks etc.) is welcome. Students must be manually skilled and know basic English.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

2 credits for attendance, unclassified.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to the hardware and the software
2. Checking the 3D model (STL, OBJ), errors correction (Magics), using the alternative available possibilities of STL files
3. Preparation of the STL for printing
4. Printing
5. Printing - removing the model from the printer
6. Service
7. Post-processing
8. Monitored independent work on an individula project, mastering the whole printing process

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will be introduced to the 3D printing technology, which they will learn to use for the making of spatial objects and their furter use in their artistic work. Students will have the opportunity to have a hands-on experience with tehtechnology and thus will acquire the practical skills essential for independent work.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance in lectures - 70% min., workshops are mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Chua Chee Kai, Leong Kah Fai, Lim Chu-Sing, Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications.
Neil Hopkinson, Richard Hague, Philip Dickens, Rapid Manufacturing: An Industrial Revolution for the Digital Age
Patri K. Venuvinod, Rapid Prototyping: Laser-Based and Other Technologies, Springer Science & Business Media, 2004.
Rafiq I. Noorani, Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications, Worlds Scientific, 2010.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AS1 , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

Seminar

52 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek