Supervised 'technical' instruction from qualified model-making staff
Self managed reviews of appropriate media and research into appropriate 'modelling' techniques
Discussion groups
Evaluation of modelling techniques
Production of physical model(s) for evaluation, development and assessment

Clay modelling room.
3D Workshop (Wood, Metal and Plastic provision)
Vacuum Former, Spray Booth
Data Projector
DVD Player and monitor / TV

Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet
and basic presentations will be available through LLRS/ITS facilities on campus, not from within the
Faculty itself - the exception being the Faculty's Student Browsers based in studios which will support
email and internet access.

Physical models provide designers, potential clients and users with a very practical way of assessing designs, ranging from pure aesthetics to practical issues such as ergonomics / physical scale.

This module will allow you to develop three-dimensional solutions, which address defined design problems or scenarios.

You will communicate these ideas initially via drawing / two dimensional media, but will move quickly towards a three dimensional solution.

Modelling will be primarily using automotive clay, although other materials such as timber and Styrofoam may also be utilised,
especially in the construction of bucks or armatures.
The module will be complemented by appropriate demonstrator lead activities, showing basic modelling principles, material properties / characteristics, surface preparations and finishing.

Research folder/sketch work 20% [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3]
Origination of facsimile object/artefact as specified in brief 80% [Learning Outcomes 3,4]

Model Making: A Basic Guide (Paperback) by Martha Sutherland
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 1st ed edition (1999)
ISBN: 0393730425

Clay modeling: Techniques for Giving Three-dimensional Form to Idea
Yasusato Yamada
Car Styling, Japan

http://www.claysculptors.com/