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Design & Modeling: Grade 6
Instructor: Michaud, C.
Pre-Engineering: Design & Modeling
The Design & Modeling courses highlight the design process and encourage students to be creative and critical thinkers as they use the principles of engineering to solve problems. As pre-engineers, students are expected to document their thinking and techniques through journaling activities and portfolio creation. Grading is largely determined by these portfolios and through successful completion of design challenges.Design & Modeling (Tech A) meets twice per week for nine weeks. Topics covered include: - Communication and Teamwork in Engineering
- Graphic Design
- Measurement
- Introductory 3D Design
- Forces and Loads
- Specifications and Constraints
Announcements
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Week of April 3
Complete paper floor plans of Room B107 measure accurately (feet and inches) calculate square footage determine scale Use the architectural software to create the computer lab in 3D navigating in Punch Home and Landscape Design using the custom wall tool and dimensioning customizing objects Design a school in Minecraft in teams suggest requirements for checklist suggest possible prompts for future…
Links
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Architect Studio 3D
With Architect Studio 3D, the Preservation Trust brings to young architects everywhere the exciting process of designing a home — hands-on. Starting as real architects do, with a client who has lifestyle preferences and a site that has its own environmental considerations, you will use your imagination to design your own architectural solutions. -
Microsoft Topograpy
Preview the different fonts that are available in an assortment of Microsoft applications. Search particular fonts to learn more about their origins and best uses. -
** Miss M's Introduction to Punch Home and Landscape Design
This video captures Miss M's demonstration of the architectural software, how to set up the grid, haw to create custom walls, and how to insert a custom door. -
** Miss M's Overview of the Custom Workshop
This is a screen recording (with narration and closed captioning) of the original demonstration Miss Michaud gave to the class when introducing the Custom Workshop in Punch Home and Landscape Design. -
Punch Home and Landscape Design Video Tutorials
This site provides multiple video based tutorials, created by the software designers, for how to navigate in the software, use each of the specialized tabs, edit in the custom workshop, and add extra features such as lighting and trim.
Files
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Punch Help Day 2.pdf
This handout provides quick reminders about how to navigate and customize in the Custom Workshop. It includes information about selecting furniture, ungrouping parts, resizing and assigning materials. -
Punch Room B107 Getting Started.pdf
This handout provides detailed instructions for starting a new Punch Home and Landscape file, navigating through the program, inserting walls and a door. -
Room B107 Checklist.pdf
A checklist for the Room B107 3D Design requirements. It includes the five required features for the room and a choice from additional room options.