Hi All,
It's the last day to complete the ARCH1101 lecture test.
Congratulations to all those that have passed (the vast majority of you) and there is still time for the few who have less than 16 out of 20 or who haven't yet attempted it.
Cheers
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013
ARCH1101 Test
Hi All,
The lecture test has been live for a week now ... and it looks like most of you have successfully passed it. Congratulations!
Special mention goes out to:
Dominic Bailey
Karin Ching
Jeremy Curtin
Zachary Karantonis
Kamrunnahar Khandaker
Shelden Kristie
Paul Salvarinas
Tanny Tan
Andrew Wu
Lillian Xiao
Who all got 20 out of 20.
There are still a few who are sitting on grades below 16, which will result in failing the test and the course.
As a reminder, to get 80% and pass, you'll need a minimum of 16 in the test.
There are also about 20 students who haven't attempted it yet ... if that's you, or if you know someone who hasn't passed it yet remind them that it's critical and there will be no exceptions. access is through MyUNSW.
Cheers
The lecture test has been live for a week now ... and it looks like most of you have successfully passed it. Congratulations!
Special mention goes out to:
Dominic Bailey
Karin Ching
Jeremy Curtin
Zachary Karantonis
Kamrunnahar Khandaker
Shelden Kristie
Paul Salvarinas
Tanny Tan
Andrew Wu
Lillian Xiao
Who all got 20 out of 20.
There are still a few who are sitting on grades below 16, which will result in failing the test and the course.
As a reminder, to get 80% and pass, you'll need a minimum of 16 in the test.
There are also about 20 students who haven't attempted it yet ... if that's you, or if you know someone who hasn't passed it yet remind them that it's critical and there will be no exceptions. access is through MyUNSW.
Cheers
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Running The City: Flash Run
Hi Guys,
I mentioned this in the final lecture, the Flash Run (Sydney CBD, Monday 10th of June at 10am).
The first 250 participants get a free T-Shirt and everyone gets to be immortalized in an art work.
Email: c.keys-statham@unsw.edu.au to get the details.
Cheers
I mentioned this in the final lecture, the Flash Run (Sydney CBD, Monday 10th of June at 10am).
The first 250 participants get a free T-Shirt and everyone gets to be immortalized in an art work.
Email: c.keys-statham@unsw.edu.au to get the details.
Cheers
Thursday, May 30, 2013
EXP3 Extension for Engineering with Architecture Students
Hello All,
As noted in the student rep meeting a couple of weeks ago the Engineering with Architecture Students have an exam the day before the EXP3 submission.
After speaking with the staff in the faculty student center I can confirm an extension for those students; the new submission date for the Engineering with Architecture students is Saturday 29th of June, by 9pm (this gives those students the same amount of time between their exam and the submission as the BAS students have between their Environments exam and the current submission date).
Cheers
As noted in the student rep meeting a couple of weeks ago the Engineering with Architecture Students have an exam the day before the EXP3 submission.
After speaking with the staff in the faculty student center I can confirm an extension for those students; the new submission date for the Engineering with Architecture students is Saturday 29th of June, by 9pm (this gives those students the same amount of time between their exam and the submission as the BAS students have between their Environments exam and the current submission date).
Cheers
Thursday, May 23, 2013
UNSW Maker Society
Hi All,
You might have already seen the poster below ... this is a student run initiative that would give you a great head start to physical modeling; I'd encourage you to give it a go.
It's on today!
Cheers
You might have already seen the poster below ... this is a student run initiative that would give you a great head start to physical modeling; I'd encourage you to give it a go.
It's on today!
Cheers
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Student Rep Meeting
Hi All,
As you know I met with the ARCH1101 student reps on Tuesday. We had a fruitful discussion, my notes and follow up actions are detailed below;
1. The Engineering with Architecture students have a exams on the 18th and the 24th of June. As the final submission for ARCH1101 is on the 25th of June they have requested an extension. I'll talk with the student center to see what kind of extension we can give.
2. The Architecture students have an Environments exam on the 20th. see above.
3. There was a request to include more captions in the lectures ... which I'll do.
4. There was also a request to record the lecture ... which I'm sure can be done through Lectopia, I'll look into this.
5. There was some interest in getting access to additional vegetation types to make your landscapes more specific. I'll put some links to vegetation packages up on the forum.
6. There was some interest in a voxel tutorial (to show how to make caves and overhangs etc). Hélder Pinto has covered this in the online videos here: http://unsw.kanopystreaming.com/node/68451 the video is called "Your First Level Creating and Detailing a Cave" ... it's the 11th video clip from the left. I'll create a short version before next weeks class.
7. There was a bit of discussion regarding an end of session party for ARCH1101 students and their friends. Things to consider are venue, date, theme (we had some suggestions ...Barn Animals, Dress as your Favorite Architect, an Op Shop Ball). Take a look at the ARCH1101 facebook page if you'd like to make a suggestion or see what people are thinking.
I think that was everything, leave comments below if I've missed something.
Cheers
As you know I met with the ARCH1101 student reps on Tuesday. We had a fruitful discussion, my notes and follow up actions are detailed below;
1. The Engineering with Architecture students have a exams on the 18th and the 24th of June. As the final submission for ARCH1101 is on the 25th of June they have requested an extension. I'll talk with the student center to see what kind of extension we can give.
2. The Architecture students have an Environments exam on the 20th. see above.
3. There was a request to include more captions in the lectures ... which I'll do.
4. There was also a request to record the lecture ... which I'm sure can be done through Lectopia, I'll look into this.
5. There was some interest in getting access to additional vegetation types to make your landscapes more specific. I'll put some links to vegetation packages up on the forum.
6. There was some interest in a voxel tutorial (to show how to make caves and overhangs etc). Hélder Pinto has covered this in the online videos here: http://unsw.kanopystreaming.com/node/68451 the video is called "Your First Level Creating and Detailing a Cave" ... it's the 11th video clip from the left. I'll create a short version before next weeks class.
7. There was a bit of discussion regarding an end of session party for ARCH1101 students and their friends. Things to consider are venue, date, theme (we had some suggestions ...Barn Animals, Dress as your Favorite Architect, an Op Shop Ball). Take a look at the ARCH1101 facebook page if you'd like to make a suggestion or see what people are thinking.
I think that was everything, leave comments below if I've missed something.
Cheers
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
LECTURE TONIGHT!
Hi All,
This lecture should be pretty fascinating. I'd encourage you all to attend.
5:00pm at the Red Center Theater.
See you there.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
CryENGINE3 Lighting Tutorial
Hi All,
Below is a tutorial on how to make the CryENGINE3 environment darker and how to insert lights. It shows a few settings to adjust improve the quality and create different colours etc.
Next week you'll be asked to capture images of your monuments in Experiment 2 at different times of the day and night; artificial lighting will make a critical contribution to the nighttime experience of your architecture.
Note: hit the fullscreen icon (bottom right) to view; escape exits full screen mode.
Cheers
Below is a tutorial on how to make the CryENGINE3 environment darker and how to insert lights. It shows a few settings to adjust improve the quality and create different colours etc.
Next week you'll be asked to capture images of your monuments in Experiment 2 at different times of the day and night; artificial lighting will make a critical contribution to the nighttime experience of your architecture.
Note: hit the fullscreen icon (bottom right) to view; escape exits full screen mode.
Cheers
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Rapid Prototyping (3d Printing) in Architecture
Hi All,
Yesterday I showed the ARCH1101 student reps one of the new rapid prototyping (otherwise know as 3d printing) machines that we have at the FBE.
These machines have been around for a while but they have either been very expensive ($60,000 to over 1 million dollars) or very difficult to use on a daily basis (I have a do it your self one in my office ... which isn't working at the moment).
The new ones are $2,500 and the plastic material is $35-45 for 1kg (which would build quite a few models). It's plug and play, very simple to use.
Below are a couple of images showing the printer in action and my first print. I haven't removed the supporting structure at this stage, but will soon and will upload an image in another post.
Under that are a few images suggesting how it might be used in Architecture.
The final image is from a blog called: http://3dprintinginaec.blogspot.com.au/
Cheers
Yesterday I showed the ARCH1101 student reps one of the new rapid prototyping (otherwise know as 3d printing) machines that we have at the FBE.
These machines have been around for a while but they have either been very expensive ($60,000 to over 1 million dollars) or very difficult to use on a daily basis (I have a do it your self one in my office ... which isn't working at the moment).
The new ones are $2,500 and the plastic material is $35-45 for 1kg (which would build quite a few models). It's plug and play, very simple to use.
Below are a couple of images showing the printer in action and my first print. I haven't removed the supporting structure at this stage, but will soon and will upload an image in another post.
Under that are a few images suggesting how it might be used in Architecture.
The final image is from a blog called: http://3dprintinginaec.blogspot.com.au/
Cheers
Sunday, April 7, 2013
REMINDER: SKETCHUP TUTORIALS BEGIN TONIGHT
Hi All,
See the details in my previous post.
Note: these tutorials are drop in sessions ... they are not structured tutorials on how to learn SketchUp from scratch (the video tutorials here already do a good job of that)... the tutorial sessions over the next few days are to help you with any difficulties you might have when applying a particular technique; or would like some advice about creating a particular form, space or material application.
You might also like to try the "Familiar with SketchUp" tutorials.
Cheers
See the details in my previous post.
Note: these tutorials are drop in sessions ... they are not structured tutorials on how to learn SketchUp from scratch (the video tutorials here already do a good job of that)... the tutorial sessions over the next few days are to help you with any difficulties you might have when applying a particular technique; or would like some advice about creating a particular form, space or material application.
You might also like to try the "Familiar with SketchUp" tutorials.
Cheers
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
IMPORTANT: ADDITIONAL SKETCHUP TUTORIALS
Hi All,
Responding to requests by your student reps for additional SketchUp tutorials Harry Margait, Architecture program head, has kindly offered to pay for three tutorial sessions in the second week of the break.
The format of these tutorials will be as follows; Jeremy Harkins and Rosamond Kember will be based on the second floor of the Red Center outside the computer labs, at the dates/times listed below. Students can set up their laptops on the green desks, or in either of the two computer labs. Jeremy and Rosamond will then circulate to answer specific question you have regarding modeling in SketchUp (i.e. not design related questions). Meeting with them will be on a first come first served basis.
If questions can be answered by re-watching the tutorials on the SketchUp training webpage (here: http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/training/videos/new_to_gsu.html ) then they will point you to those. These tutorials are to help you with specific issues/techniques ... not to teach you the basics; the SketchUp video tutorials already do a great job of that.
The dates and times are as follows:
Monday 8th of April; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9th of April; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 10th of April; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Final note; please don't leave it until 7:25pm on the last day to ask your 'critical question' ... I assure you it won't end well if you do.
Regards
Russell
Responding to requests by your student reps for additional SketchUp tutorials Harry Margait, Architecture program head, has kindly offered to pay for three tutorial sessions in the second week of the break.
The format of these tutorials will be as follows; Jeremy Harkins and Rosamond Kember will be based on the second floor of the Red Center outside the computer labs, at the dates/times listed below. Students can set up their laptops on the green desks, or in either of the two computer labs. Jeremy and Rosamond will then circulate to answer specific question you have regarding modeling in SketchUp (i.e. not design related questions). Meeting with them will be on a first come first served basis.
If questions can be answered by re-watching the tutorials on the SketchUp training webpage (here: http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/training/videos/new_to_gsu.html ) then they will point you to those. These tutorials are to help you with specific issues/techniques ... not to teach you the basics; the SketchUp video tutorials already do a great job of that.
The dates and times are as follows:
Monday 8th of April; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9th of April; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 10th of April; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Final note; please don't leave it until 7:25pm on the last day to ask your 'critical question' ... I assure you it won't end well if you do.
Regards
Russell
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
STUDENT REP MEETING
Hi All,
We discussed a wide range of issues at the first student rep meeting yesterday ... below are my notes from the meeting, and some of the actions I'll take in response.
1. Additional learning support for SketchUp was a topic of interest to all of the groups. There are a few things I can assist with here, they include: investigating the recording of Jeremy's lecture tutorials, establishing a thread on the forum for "SketchUp Tips and Tricks" (including a list of useful plugins, blogs and youtube channels that have good tutorials), investigating if the "Architecture Society" is available to offer advice (if they are actually still going!) and finally, I'll ask if the faculty can support out of class "drop-in" tutorial sessions.
I notice Nick Bucci has already posted a link to an ARCH1101 facebook page; thanks Nick.
2. Two things were an issue regarding the lectures; the volume of my voice and the level of illumination. I'll turn up the microphone to solve the first one (but please shout out if you cant hear at the back, or if it's too loud). I'll contact the university AV people to see what can be done about an intermediate light setting ... currently its all on, or all off. All on is easier for taking notes, but the image quality of the slides suffers a lot so hopefully they'll come back with a solution.
3. There was a request to show more examples of previous student work in the lecture. I'll do this. You can also see all the student work you like from previous years by replacing the 2013 in the blogspot address to 2012, or 2011. Keep in mind the course has changed in a few significant ways over the past three years ... but there are similarities (especially in the drawing and experiment one). I'd also remind you all that plagiarism is taken very (very) seriously at UNSW, so if you see something you like be inspired, don't copy it.
I'll show examples of the best work in the lectures ... so rather than tell you what to look at on the previous years blogs I'll let you decide that for yourselves. It's a good learning opportunity to develop a critical eye.
4. It was felt that the discussion of the Task for Today in the lecture was worthwhile; so I'll extend this to a brief discussion of the Independent Study also.
5. One student rep noted that students who had arrived after the first week (or who had missed O-Week) had/were struggling to find the information they needed regarding course information. Hopefully they have found it now, but to help I'll ask the tutors to go over the course website, blog and forum locations for ARCH1101 in next weeks studio. I'll raise this with the first year coordinator, Paul Hogben, as well.
6. Getting stable access to the internet via uniwide was particularly bad yesterday. A few groups brought this up. Some others weren't affected at all. This is something we need to deliver the course ... so it's critical to us too. I'm going to follow this up with our local IT support (BECU) and the university IT people.
7. Breaks! I'll ask the tutors to ensure you all have a 20 minute break at some point in the class. Our thinking in the meeting was that this should happen for everyone at 4pm. But on reflection I think it's probably best for each tutor to negotiate the best time with their class ... something that suits their group best. I'll also ensure there is a 10 minute break between the end of the lecture and the start of studio (in other words if the lecture finishes at 2pm, studio will start at 10 past). This gives you a chance to grab a snack, or coffee before studio starts.
8. I brought up an end of year "party". We'll talk more about this towards the end of the session.
I think that was everything; but if I've missed something please leave a comment below.
Cheers
We discussed a wide range of issues at the first student rep meeting yesterday ... below are my notes from the meeting, and some of the actions I'll take in response.
1. Additional learning support for SketchUp was a topic of interest to all of the groups. There are a few things I can assist with here, they include: investigating the recording of Jeremy's lecture tutorials, establishing a thread on the forum for "SketchUp Tips and Tricks" (including a list of useful plugins, blogs and youtube channels that have good tutorials), investigating if the "Architecture Society" is available to offer advice (if they are actually still going!) and finally, I'll ask if the faculty can support out of class "drop-in" tutorial sessions.
I notice Nick Bucci has already posted a link to an ARCH1101 facebook page; thanks Nick.
2. Two things were an issue regarding the lectures; the volume of my voice and the level of illumination. I'll turn up the microphone to solve the first one (but please shout out if you cant hear at the back, or if it's too loud). I'll contact the university AV people to see what can be done about an intermediate light setting ... currently its all on, or all off. All on is easier for taking notes, but the image quality of the slides suffers a lot so hopefully they'll come back with a solution.
3. There was a request to show more examples of previous student work in the lecture. I'll do this. You can also see all the student work you like from previous years by replacing the 2013 in the blogspot address to 2012, or 2011. Keep in mind the course has changed in a few significant ways over the past three years ... but there are similarities (especially in the drawing and experiment one). I'd also remind you all that plagiarism is taken very (very) seriously at UNSW, so if you see something you like be inspired, don't copy it.
I'll show examples of the best work in the lectures ... so rather than tell you what to look at on the previous years blogs I'll let you decide that for yourselves. It's a good learning opportunity to develop a critical eye.
4. It was felt that the discussion of the Task for Today in the lecture was worthwhile; so I'll extend this to a brief discussion of the Independent Study also.
5. One student rep noted that students who had arrived after the first week (or who had missed O-Week) had/were struggling to find the information they needed regarding course information. Hopefully they have found it now, but to help I'll ask the tutors to go over the course website, blog and forum locations for ARCH1101 in next weeks studio. I'll raise this with the first year coordinator, Paul Hogben, as well.
6. Getting stable access to the internet via uniwide was particularly bad yesterday. A few groups brought this up. Some others weren't affected at all. This is something we need to deliver the course ... so it's critical to us too. I'm going to follow this up with our local IT support (BECU) and the university IT people.
7. Breaks! I'll ask the tutors to ensure you all have a 20 minute break at some point in the class. Our thinking in the meeting was that this should happen for everyone at 4pm. But on reflection I think it's probably best for each tutor to negotiate the best time with their class ... something that suits their group best. I'll also ensure there is a 10 minute break between the end of the lecture and the start of studio (in other words if the lecture finishes at 2pm, studio will start at 10 past). This gives you a chance to grab a snack, or coffee before studio starts.
8. I brought up an end of year "party". We'll talk more about this towards the end of the session.
I think that was everything; but if I've missed something please leave a comment below.
Cheers
LECTURE THREE AVAILABLE
Hi All,
Please find a link to a PDF of Lecture Three on the Experiment One brief page here:
http://www.russelllowe.com/arch1101_2013/experiment1/brief/brief_exp1.htm
Cheers
Please find a link to a PDF of Lecture Three on the Experiment One brief page here:
http://www.russelllowe.com/arch1101_2013/experiment1/brief/brief_exp1.htm
Cheers
FOUND: Notebook
Hi Cassie,
Vinh Nguyen found your notebook (with the red cover).
I'll leave it at the student center for you to pick up.
Cheers
Vinh Nguyen found your notebook (with the red cover).
I'll leave it at the student center for you to pick up.
Cheers
Sunday, March 17, 2013
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Hi All,
You've probably all received an email reminding you, but tomorrows lecture will be at our new venue:
Science Theater (F13 on this map)
We'll be in the Science Theater for the rest of the session.
Cheers, see you at 12 midday tomorrow!
You've probably all received an email reminding you, but tomorrows lecture will be at our new venue:
Science Theater (F13 on this map)
We'll be in the Science Theater for the rest of the session.
Cheers, see you at 12 midday tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
LECTURE TWO AVAILABLE
Hi All,
Please find lecture two, "The Stair", available for download here:
http://russelllowe.com/arch1101_2013/experiment1/brief/brief_exp1.htm
Cheers
Please find lecture two, "The Stair", available for download here:
http://russelllowe.com/arch1101_2013/experiment1/brief/brief_exp1.htm
Cheers
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
LECTURE ONE AVAILABLE
Hi All,
Please find a link to a PDF of Lecture One on the Experiment One brief page here:
http://www.russelllowe.com/arch1101_2013/experiment1/brief/brief_exp1.htm
Cheers
Please find a link to a PDF of Lecture One on the Experiment One brief page here:
http://www.russelllowe.com/arch1101_2013/experiment1/brief/brief_exp1.htm
Cheers
Sunday, February 24, 2013
STUDIO TUTORS AND ROOM ALLOCATIONS
Hi All,
Following the Lectures on Tuesdays (12 - 2pm) you will have a Studio in the Red Centre West Wing (2 - 6pm).
Your Studio Tutors, Group Name and Rooms are as follows:
Tutor (Group Name; Room Number)
Matt Day (T14A; RC5006)
Jo Ann Kok (T14B; RC5007)
Brad Inwood (T14C; RC5008)
Rosamond Kember (T14D; RC6001)
Rikke Bukh (T14E; RC6002)
Roanna Manlutac (T14F; RC6003)
Jacky Yuen (T14G; RC6004)
Shaowen Wang (T14H; RC6005)
Stephen Davey (T14I; RC1004)
James Pedersen (T14J; RC1005)
Andrea Harrison (T14K; RC1006)
Jeremy Harkins (T14L; RC1005: Note this has moved from RC2001)
Vinh Nguyen (T14M; RC5007; Note this has moved from RC3030)
It was nice to see you all at the O Week introduction this morning. Have a great week and see you next Tuesday.
Cheers
Following the Lectures on Tuesdays (12 - 2pm) you will have a Studio in the Red Centre West Wing (2 - 6pm).
Your Studio Tutors, Group Name and Rooms are as follows:
Tutor (Group Name; Room Number)
Matt Day (T14A; RC5006)
Jo Ann Kok (T14B; RC5007)
Brad Inwood (T14C; RC5008)
Rosamond Kember (T14D; RC6001)
Rikke Bukh (T14E; RC6002)
Roanna Manlutac (T14F; RC6003)
Jacky Yuen (T14G; RC6004)
Shaowen Wang (T14H; RC6005)
Stephen Davey (T14I; RC1004)
James Pedersen (T14J; RC1005)
Andrea Harrison (T14K; RC1006)
Jeremy Harkins (T14L; RC1005: Note this has moved from RC2001)
Vinh Nguyen (T14M; RC5007; Note this has moved from RC3030)
It was nice to see you all at the O Week introduction this morning. Have a great week and see you next Tuesday.
Cheers
Monday, February 4, 2013
BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS
STEP 1: CREATE A BLOG AT http://www.blogger.com/
NOTE: USE YOUR OWN NAME TO NAME YOUR BLOG, USE “AWESOME INC.” AS A DEFAULT TEMPLATE…
STEP 2: POST THREE IMAGES
A: YOUR BEST PIECE OF CREATIVE WORK BEFORE COMING TO THIS COURSE, THINK LATERALLY IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE "CONVENTIONAL" ART OR DESIGN WORK
B: AN IMAGE OF A GREAT PIECE OF ARCHITECTURE
C: AN ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
STEP 3: WRITE A PARAGRAPH UNDER EACH OF THE IMAGES THAT TELLS US SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT THEM.
STEP 4: FIND AN IMAGE SHOWING A CREATIVE WORK FROM EACH OF THE INDIVIDUALS BELOW (THEY WILL BE YOUR CLIENTS IN EXPERIMENT 1) AND DESCRIBE IT USING A NOUN, VERB AND ADJECTIVE; SEE BELOW FOR EXAMPLES.
SHINYA KIMURA: NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE
ANTONIO STRADIVARI: NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE
JIRO ONO: NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE
STEP 5: PURCHASE AN ARTLINE 0.5MM BLACK PEN, AND A SQUARED CAHIER POCKET MOLESKIN NOTEBOOK (YOU CAN GET THESE FROM THE UNSW BOOKSHOP).
STEP 6: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET AHEAD, DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE LATEST VERSION OF THE MODELLING SOFTWARE "SKETCHUP"
Welcome!
Hello All ARCH1101 Students,
This is the course blog for ARCH1101 in 2013, please check back frequently for updates and info regarding the course.
Cheers, Russell Lowe
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