ucsd-compfab2

Project 2: Individual Research into Digital Fabrication

Description

Your brief for this project is to conduct independent, self-directed research into computer controlled fabrication. You will identify the topic. This could be research into a process or workflow that you are particularly interested in (for instance injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, inflatables, soft fabrication). It could be a continuation of a creative work from a previous quarter. It could be a new idea for a project.

The concept is open-ended, but you will need to submit a written proposal for your project. (see proposal below)

We will present these projects Week 10 in a public showcase. And you will submit documentation and a short two page report at the end of the quarter.

Proposal

Write a two paragraph proposal.

• Concept (1 paragraph)
  • Summarize your project idea.
  • What is your motivation? (learning new techniques, continuing an existing project, starting a new line of work)
  • What similar work exists? (examples of inspiring artworks, research projects, etc.)
  • How is this project breaking new ground? (for you, for studio art, for compfab)
• Process (1 paragraph)
  • How will you produce your project?
  • Which techniques and workflows will you use?
  • What materials will you work with?
  • How will you document your project?

Please include 2-3 sketches or images that help illustrate your idea.

This written proposal will be submitted online to Canvas, DUE Monday 2/10 End of Day (11:59) https://canvas.ucsd.edu/courses/62889/assignments/910169

Deliverables

1. Proposal
   • Written proposal submitted to Canvas. (DUE beginning of Week 6)
2. Critique
   • Stage your project in the Franklin Antonio Hall INKWell collaboratory for showcase and presention/critique (DUE Finals Week, Tuesday December 9 SME 102)
   • UPDATE: We are meeting in our regular class room.
3. Project Documentation (DUE end of Finals Week)
   • Canvas submission of the project documentation will be due Finals week, DUE Friday 12/12 End of Day (11:59) https://canvas.ucsd.edu/courses/69284/assignments/1025854 <!– 4. Project Research Summary (DUE end of Finals Week)
   • See below. DUE Friday 3/21 End of Day (11:59) https://canvas.ucsd.edu/courses/62889/assignments/910170 –>

References

Project Reports

• ACM Extended Abstract Format - (microsoft word template link)

Example:

• Mellis et al, “Fab at CHI: Digital Fabrication Tools, Design, and Community” 2013 https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/2468356.2479673

Franklin Antonio Hall - NOT THIS QUARTER

• FAH - google maps link