This is the first of many blogs, aimed at recording the research and development of the MSc Collaborative Practice Module. It will include updates of what the group is up to, rationale behind key research paths and any discussions, meetings and decisions made.So far, we have made a group and consists of the following people:
Robert Dyke (me)
Chris Deakin
Jonathan Wong
We are currently known as Group 7: with the project title '3D Puzzle Game'. We met up at 11am on 6/10/10 and agreed that the product must be suitable to both our combined skill sets, as well as the brief. However, the emphasis on this was that a good, solid and thorougher level of relevant research around the subject would be beneficial and help progress the project. After the Collaborative Practice module was over, we had a second meeting, with more ideas being suggested. After a brief discussion with Richard Stevens, it was apparent that a slight tweak, or change must be made to the project. We then decided as a group on a different project (this still needs to be updated of X-Stream). The new project idea is as follows:
The development and design for a prototype 3D building type installation. The simple based geometric shapes (similar to early learning centre style shapes) designed with a view that the they can be used or commissioned to be made out of Portland Stone.
The idea is that it will be a design of the blocks and shapes (we will aim to texture using limestone / Portland stone textures either captured or created from scratch), which will be based on elements of architecture from buildings, built from Portland Stone (Civic Hall, St Paul's Cathedral etc).
I think that this could be an interesting approach to the brief with plenty of research opportunities. The only concern expressed is that the final product will be a 'plan', or design, and not the physical product since as Mr Stevens mentioned, "we cannot sculpt with stone". But at every step, including modeling the pieces, we would take into consideration the point of view of the sculptor and what level of detail should be adopted. So with that respect, I think the final design can be shown, presented through an animated 360 of the individual pieces, a brief animation of examples of structures and shapes that can be made using these pieces and rendered images of these pieces. There was also some talk of utilising the 3D printer located in the other Leeds Met campus to showcase examples of the shapes but that is currently subject to feasibility
(Extract from an email conversation between myself and Richard Stevens)
I received a reply from Mr Stevens saying that it sounds interesting and that its ok for the final piece to be a 3D plan; but highlighted issues such as our level of architectural knowledge, as well as the context of the product.
I believe that these can be solved with some good research and development. These blogs will be updated with our activities related to the project, with links to sources of information and other media based inserts.
Since then, I briefly looked at some basic information regarding the Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust, as well as the Weymouth 2012 Olympic sailing event preparations.
Initial Source links
Portland Quarry: http://www.learningstone.org/index.php/General/background.html
Weymouth Sailing Event: http://www.london2012.com/games/venues/weymouth-and-portland.php
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