Course detail
Rhinoceros 1 – 3D Modelling for Artists and Designers
FaVU-1RH-1Acad. year: 2023/2024
This course focuses on the basics of modeling in Rhinoceros with an emphasis on its use in art and design applications. Students will learn basic tools and techniques such as creating and editing basic geometric shapes, tools for modeling 3D objects from curves and surfaces. Selecting, editing and transforming objects. Boolean operations, cuts and intersections of objects. Theory of the principles of basic digital fabrication methods and what to consider in design for manufacturability or cost minimization. Creation of 2D documentation and the possibility of exporting data for further work with them in other programs or production. This will be followed by practice using several sample objects for each technology, including the implementation of several of them.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Basic knowledge of working with a personal computer, ability to navigate in virtual space.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The following conditions are set for the award of credit:
- Attendance at classes and active work at workshops
- Work on practical tasks and projects
- Continuous submission of work outputs
Teaching takes place in the classrooms of the FFA BUT in the hours determined by the schedule. Attendance is compulsory (2 unexcused absences allowed). Higher number of absences can be compensated by submitting an alternative assignment after agreement with the teachers.
Aims
The aim of the course is to teach students the basics of 3D modelling using Rhinoceros software and to enable them to create objects in digital space for the purpose of art and design. Furthermore, the course aims to introduce learners to the principles for creating spatial models suitable for subsequent realization using 3D printing, CNC or robotic machining. It should also introduce the learner to the procedures for creating simple technical drawings and presenting models.
After completion of the course, student will:
- gain a basic understanding of Rhinoceros software and its features
- master the designing of 3D models and know how to optimize data preparation for a specific method of digital manufacturing technology
- gain skills to create simple technical drawings and visualizations
- be able to import and export data from other programs.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
CHENG, Ron. Inside Rhinoceros 5. Boston: Cengage Learning, 2013. ISBN 9781111124915. (EN)
Recommended reading
CALMETTES, Julien Martínez. Best of 3D: virtual product design. Barcelona: Monsa Publications, 2005. ISBN 84-964-2915-6. (EN)
DEMPSKI, Kelly. Focus On Curves and Surfaces. Course Technology PTR, 2002. ISBN 978-1592000074. (EN)
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme VUM_B Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme DES_B Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme VUB Bachelor's
branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
- Introduction to Rhinoceros software.
- Tools for creating basic geometric shapes.
- Tools for modelling 3D objects from curves and surfaces.
- Selecting, editing and transforming objects.
- Production and preparation of 3D models for printing and digital fabrication.
- Using Rhinoceros to create product designs.
- Creating visualizations using Rhinoceros Render.
- Creating 2D documentation.
- Importing and exporting files.
- Working with the resulting data in slicer and CAM systems.
- Final project: creation of a custom 3D model.