Department of Design / Industrial Design Program

San José State University Department of Design / Industrial Design Program DSID 31, ID Foundation 1, Section 01, Spring 2014

Instructor: Prof. Gerald Skulley

Office Location: Art 231 Telephone: Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Class Days/Time: Tues/ Thurs 12:00pm2:50pm Classroom: Art 103 Prerequisites: Declared BSID Major Corequisites: DSID 21 Course Fees: $43.00

Canvas Course Management Website Copies of the course materials such as the syllabus, assignment handouts, grading, etc. may be found on the DSID31 course Canvas website. You may find your link to this website on MySJSU, along with your login/password info. You are responsible for regularly checking with the messaging system in CANVAS for course updates, assignments, etc. All class correspondence will also be managed through the class CANVAS site. If you do not check Canvas often, you should set up your email forwarding to forward all class correspondence to your preferred email address.

Introduction: Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as to best accomplish a particular purpose. – Charles Eames

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. – Seneca

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Course Description: Industrial Design Foundation I (DSID31) is the first of two studio experiences designed to introduce students to the foundation principles of design and develop their abilities to explore and communicate their design concepts. There are three primary goals for the course. The first is to teach students safe and effective shop skills so that they become effective at exploring and communicating their design concepts with a wide range of tools available to them and in a variety of three-dimensional media. The second is to introduce the basic elements of three- dimensional design and foundation principles of visual structure. The final goal is to reinforce a design process of experimentation and refinement. The intended outcome is a heighten awareness, improved observation skills and ability to understand, create and communicate three-dimensional forms clearly, effectively and beautifully.

Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives DSID 31 Foundation I is divided into five projects assigned to develop the following skills:

• Your understanding of the elements of design. They include: line, plane or surface, positive and negative volume, value, texture and color.

• The ability to organize the basic design elements to create a unified design and visually communicate your intent.

• Your ability to resolve multiple forms harmoniously in unified three- dimensional compositions.

• The ability to understand and articulate design knowledge and intent, both in your own work and when discussing the work of others.

• Various methods of generating three-dimensional form (which translates to computer tools).

• The ability to work confidently in a prototyping environment and to safely and effectively build and communicate your design intent in 3D form.

• Develop and advance your design process of 2D and 3D sketching and experimentation that enables you to explore, understand and solve design problems and opportunities.

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Course Content Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LO1 Employ best practices and protocol with regard to the use and safety of common shop equipment both powered and hand tools. LO2 Visualize and build in 3Dimensions, a variety of objects in various materials used in the design profession. LO3 Construct and finish (paint), using a variety of materials, 3D objects that accurately illustrate basic geometric forms and surfaces. LO4 Use orthographic and cross-section views to construct geometrically accurate 3D designs. LO4 Use 2D drawings to translate and build complex and curvilinear designs accurately. LO5 Practice and assemble an iterative body of work for any 3D design project. LO6 Exhibit an uncompromising and high professional standard for 3D skills, techniques, tools, materials, and craftsmanship. LO7 Collect, archive, edit, and produce a portfolio of 3D work.

LO8 Actively present, discuss, critique, and engage in professional review of design work.

Required Texts/Readings Required Reading Hannah, Gail Greet; “Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual Relationships”; Princeton Architectural Press, New York 2002; pp. 4857. ISBN 1568983298. Barnet, Sylvan; “A Short Guide to Writing About Art”; 9th ed.; Prentice Hall, New Jersey 2008; pp.113149. ISBN 0136138551.

Other Recommended Readings Bjarki,H. Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design. Lawrence King Publisher (To be published Sept 2012 ISBN 978 1 85669 8764)

Thompson, Rob. Prototyping and LowVolume Production. Thames and Hudson NY, NY 2011. ISBN 9780500289181.

Shimizu, Y. Models & Prototypes.GraphicSha Publishing Co Japan.1991.ISBN 766106172 Course Fees

Course fees collected for DSID31 will be used to supplement the costs of modeling supplies for this class. Currently 33% of these fees are used to maintain prototyping shop facilities.

Required Materials: During the semester various assignments require students have the following materials available. Costs are approximate and will vary by individual usage. Some materials are required by the second week of class. Failure to have materials in class on the specified date will give the instructor permission to drop a student from the course. You are expected to pay for additional course costs not covered by your fees (clay, foam, modulan, plastic, paint, etc). Previous students have said that these costs often run approximately $800$1000 over the course of DSID31 and DSID32 combined. Past examples of tools have included ventilators, files, saws, foam carving tools and other hand tools that students utilize in model making. Some of these materials will be sold at school the first two days of classes by Dick Blick at a price of approx. $740.00. Additional prototyping materials that will be required include: Urethane cellular modeling foam. Available from McMaster Carr ( http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard urethane foam sheets/=itzajc ) Item number: 352T43 (approximate cost $150 unless you divide boards with classmates) High density foam (RenShape or Modulan) (approximate cost $50.00) available at Spartan Student Book Store or from the IDSA Student Chapter. Various woods for 3D design sketching (approximate cost $30.00) Additionally materials include: spray paints, varnishes, body fillers, sand papers, and cleaning materials. (approximate cost $100). We recommend Duplicolor brand paints (available at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts) or canned paint from Lowe Paint. Many students have experimented with different paints but this has usually ended badly. Consider yourself warned.

Library Liaison Rebecca Feind, Associate Librarian for Design Department Email: [email protected] Phone: 408.8082007 Blog: http://sjsuartlibrarian.blogspot.com/

Classroom Protocol Active participation in class activities is a significant factor in a student’s success in the Industrial Design program. Active learning facilitates mental growth, skill enhancement, creates a lifelong learner and improves the goals of becoming a good designer. Students are expected to be on time to class and when a class critique is planned, work is to be taped/pinned up to the walls by 10 minutes after the official start of the class period. Be ready to start the critique by 15 minutes after the class officially starts. Students are to be respectful of the professor and their peers and any disruptive activities in the classroom will result in the student being asked to leave the class. Arriving late to class without prior arrangement and approval from the professor is considered disruptive. If the student cannot be in the classroom by the start of class, please do not interrupt the class in session by entering the classroom. If a student encounters any problems that inhibit their ability to participate in the class, please provide as much advance notice as possible to the instructor so that he/she may respond and inform the student in a timely manner. Students are expected to leave the classroom in a clean condition at the end of each class meeting so that the next class has an organized, clean room waiting for them.

Dropping and Adding Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drop, grade forgiveness, etc. Refer to the current semester’s Catalog Policies section at http://info.sjsu.edu/static/catalog/policies.html. Add/drop deadlines can be found on the current acad emic calendar web page located at http://www.sjsu.edu/academic_programs/calendars/academic_calendar/. The Late Drop Policy is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies/latedrops/policy/ . Students should be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for dropping classes.

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Assignments and Grading Policy Students will be engaged in demos and practice sessions during class meeting times and they will be assessed on engagement in those activities in their Participation grade (LO 8). Students will have homework assignments to do outside of class (up to 12 hours per week) that include, sketching in their sketchbook documenting their 3D design development (LO 16). Students will be required to turn in a midterm Portfolio of work done to date, along with their sketchbook (LO 7). They will be required to turn in their final Portfolio of work, along with their final sketchbook on the last day of class (LO 7). Grading will follow the standard SJSU AF system.

A+, A, A / 100+ 91% / Excellent B+, B, B / 90 – 81% / Above Average C+, C, C / 8071% / Average D / 7061% / Below Average F / Below 61% / Failure

Grading is weighted as follows: Assignment One: Formal Analysis paper (LO 1): 10% Assignment Two: Rectilinear Construction (LO 18)2: 0% Assignment Three: Curvilinear (LO 18):20% Assignment Four: Organic Form (LO 3, 4 & 6): 10% Assignment Five: Rocket Car (LO 18): 25% Class Participation (LO 8): 15% All assignments are due on time. No late work is accepted. Project work for critiques must be complete in order to receive in class feedback. Extra credit is not possible in this course as the workload is significant enough. A passing grade (for receiving university credit for the requirement) in this course is a D, however, D project work will usually not pass the DSID 32A Porfolio Project 1 course AND a 3.0 GPA is required in the major. The Participation grade in this course will be assessed through your engagement in Work/Practice sessions, class discussions and critiques each week. Actively engaging and exhibiting lifelong learning skills during class are the mode by which participation is assessed.

University Policies Academic integrity Your commitment as a student to learning is evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University. The Un i v e rs it y’s A ca d emic In te gr it y policy , located at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/S072.htm, requires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The S t ud e n t C ondu ct a nd Et h ical D e v el op me n t website is available at http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html. Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism (presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another person’s ideas without giving proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise specified. If you would like to include your assignment or any material you have submitted, or plan to submit for another class, please note that SJSU’s Academic Policy S072 requires approval of instructors. Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 9703 requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the D i s a b ilit y Re sour ce Center (DRC) at http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/ to establish a record of their disability.

Student Technology Resources Though it is not anticipated that you will need any of this for this class, computer labs for student use are available in the Academic Success Center located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall and on the 2nd floor of the Student Union. Computers are also available in the Martin Luther King Library. A wide variety of audiovisual equipment is available for student checkout from Media Services located in IRC 112. These items include digital and VHS camcorders, VHS and Beta video players, 16 mm, slide, overhead, DVD, CD, and audiotape players, sound systems, wireless microphones, projection screens and monitors. Learning Assistance Resource Center The Learning Assistance Resource Center (LARC) is located in Room 600 in the Student Services Center. It is designed to assist students in the development of their full academic potential and to inspire them to become independent learners. The Center's tutors are trained and nationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). They provide contentbased tutoring in many lower division courses (some upper division) as well as writing and study skills assistance. Small group, individual, and dropin tutoring are available. Please visit th e L A RC website for more information at http://www.sjsu.edu/larc/.

SJSU Writing Center (Optional) The SJSU Writing Center is located in Room 126 in Clark Hall. It is staffed by professional instructors and upperdivision or graduatelevel writing specialists from each of the seven SJSU colleges. Our writing specialists have met a rigorous GPA requirement, and they are well trained to assist all students at all levels within all disciplines to become better writers. The Writing Ce n te r website is located at http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/about/staff/.

Peer Mentor Center The Peer Mentor Center is located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall in the Academic Success Center. The Peer Mentor Center is staffed with Peer Mentors who excel in helping students manage university life, tackling problems that range from academic challenges to interpersonal struggles. On the road to graduation, Peer Mentors are navigators, offering “roadside assistance” to peers who feel a bit lost or simply need help mapping out the locations of campus resources. Peer Mentor services are free and available on a drop –in basis, no reservation required. The P ee r M e n t or Ce n te r website is located at http://www.sjsu.edu/muse/peermentor/ DSID 31 / ID Foundation 1, Section 01 / MW 12:303:20 Fall 2013, Course Schedule Schedule is subject to change with fair notice (one week) in class or via notice on CANVAS.

Course Schedule Week Date Topics, Readings, Demos, Assignments, Deadlines, Presentations 1 Thurs 1/23 Review of syllabus, course content, assignment structure, course expectations, materials requirements and first assignment. Formal Analysis Slide Presentation. Assign: Formal Analysis paper Reading and assignment handouts available on CANVAS site. Shop Test prep (Have $20 bursar’s office receipt ready in class) In Class assignment. Material requirements for 3D assignment.

2 Tues 1/28 Shop Test (Have receipt from Burser’s Office at the start of class) View Shop Safety Video. Rectilinear Presentation slide presentation.

Thurs 1/30 FormalAssign RectilinearAnalysis Presentations Construction – Project.Class critique (Upload word doc or .pdf file to CANVAS dropbox no later than 10pm, Tuesday,2/4) Assign Clay Mockups for review next class 3 Tues 2/4 Critique: Clay Mockups Due (15 minimum) of Rectilinear Constructions Due at the beginning of class. Assign ½ scale Rectilinear concept development Thur 2/6 Work in class 1/2 Scale Rectilinear Construction Shop Demo: Table Saw and Milling Machine 4 Tues 2/11 Critique: 1/2 Scale Rectilinear Construction Mockups (6 minimum) Select direction for final Rectilinear construction Demo: Painting Thurs 2/13 Work in class final Rectilinear Construction build 5 Tues 2/18 Final Critique: Rectilinear Constructions Thurs 2/20 Shop DemoBand Saw, Sanding Equipment Assign: Curvilinear Project 6 Tues 2/25 Work in class ½ scale mockups (6 minimum) Thurs 2/27 Critique:1/2 Scale Foam Curvilinear Mockups(6 minimum) Assign direction for concept direction (full scale foam curvilinear mockups) 7 Tues 3/4 Work in class: Final Curvilinear 1x1 Critique Assignment Thurs3/6 Work in class: Final Curvilinear 1x1 Critique Assignment 8 Tues 3/11 Critique: Final Curvilinear Project (finished wood) Thurs 3/13 Demo: Organic Form Assign Foam “FlowForm” Work in class: Foam “FlowForm” model. 9 Tues 3/18 Work in class 1x1s Thurs 3/20 Critique: Organic FlowForm Model Understanding cross section design process-View presentation Jet Car Project Assigned – Intro/requirements – Handouts and Instructions 10 Tues 3/25 Spring Break-Campus Closed Thurs 3/27 Spring Break-Campus Closed 11 Tues 4/1 Review Work in class concept development Develop Jet Car design concepts (12 designs minimum) Each concept on separate page multiple views11x17 Generate initial Detailed/Scaled Orthos Thurs 4/3 Critique design sketches and Ortho drawings (minimum 3 elevations, views side, top, front/rear ) for Jet Car vehicle concepts Review 12 Jet Car Concepts – Select design candidates for further development & refinement (3 designs for mockups)

Prepare Scaled /Dimensioned Design plans (Blue Prints) for model build. Plans to include sufficient information & number of views and cross section to develop form. Initiate Development of ½ scale foam mockups Work in Class / instructor assistance

12 Tues 4/8 Present status of ½ scales Foam Vehicle Mockups (3 minimum) for in progress reviewincluding all plan drawings. Select final design candidate for modeling. Thurs 4/10 Paint & Finishing Technique Demos Work in Class / instructor assistance 13 Tues 4/15 Review Initial orthographic, threeview drawing of final design Work in Class / instructor assistance Thurs 4/17 Work in Class / instructor assistance 14 Tues 4/22 Refine Drawing package to reflect final design intent. Thurs 4/24 Work in Class / instructor assistance 15 Tues 4/29 Work in Class / instructor assistance Thurs 5/1 Review Work to date for Portfolio critique Work in Class/ instructor assistance 16 Tues 5/6 Final Class Day for Rocket Vehicle Build Work in Class/ instructor assistance Thurs 5/8 Final Jet Car Presentation (painted appearance model and final Design package due) Design presentation to class All design materials, concept development, refinement process and analysis of your design. DSID 31 2D Portfolio submission. Rocket Car Review- In Class presentation Peer Review, critique & Grading

17 Tues 5/13 Race Day