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In this session of Linkin learn I wanted to learn about the aspects of ‘rending isometric view. The software that is used is on a software that I haven't used before however they also give an example of a few small tricks that you could use of AutoCAD. 

I didn’t try to do this one however I learnt a few tricks that can help me to understand how layers can work well together.  

The first tip that I have since used is:

1) The polygon tool this tool can help you cut around a shape easily instead of having the race loose and cut off the edges. 

2) The next thing that I liked was the use of plus and minors tool. They can help you enlarge and zoom out accordingly. This helps you move the image and manipulate the shape and size so that you have more time to do the work or task. 

3) The final thing that I learned was the way that you can move the vector point even after rending it. This is helpful because it gives you more time to change the way the image or the perspective of the image looks. 

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Thursday 5th March

Today I wanted to learn more about AutoCAD this is a software that we were made aware off by Craige in one-off our CAD sessions. When I went onto LinkedIn learn the thing that stood out to me was the fact that we were just learning how to do elevations, therefore, this session was really helpful and it fit my aim off learning more about elevations done digitally. 

1) The first thing the lecturer tells you to do is set up the toolbar in order to help you and have the most efficient approach to the session. I just adjusted one of the shortcuts to help me set back easier. 

2) You have to draw an elevation line drawing. I did this by placing in the image I had brawn in. 

3) The next thing that you do is to go to the toolbar and select layout. This will change your image to only having outlines this is so that the image is at the simplest form so that elevations can be made from it. 

4) You then have to click on the rectangular tool this is the tool that makes the action possible to make the elevations. 

5) The final step that you do is to select the elevation panel and double click the type of elevation that you want (3D or 2D). 

This was an easy session because it went through each step with detail and made sure that the steps were easy to follow. 

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Wednesday 19th February 

In this workshop for ‘Establishing professional practise’ we were taught the fundamental basics of axonometric and isometric drawings. We were taught the things that they can do for us when we want to show an idea off and a model wouldn’t work as well. 

1) The first thing that we got taught was the difference between the two. The main difference being the angles that you must draw at when doing these drawings.  The angle that you draw at when doing the axonometric drawing is at 45-degree angle only. Whereas if you draw at an isometric drawing the angle will be 30-degree to a 60-degree angle. 

2) The angle that we draw at makes it easy to identify what sort of drawing it is. When I was doing this drawing I also wanted to experiment with the sizing. The sizing was originally at a 1:25 scale however I learnt that the angle and the sizing didn’t work well together. Therefore, I changed the sizing back to 1:50 scale. This changed helped me to make a better drawing of an open plan of a living room and a kitchen. 

3) The thing that we did next was to identify some images whoever they were isometric or axonometric. When we were doing this I learned that it was easy to see the angles and the format that is followed. 

This session was helpful because it meets the aim of the session as well as helped me have a basic understanding off the shapes and how to approach both of the drawings. 

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Wednesday 12th Feb

The aim of this session was to lead last week attempt of doing a 3D scene drawing. The development would have been to add other features and have an idea about spacing. 

1) The first thing that we did was a recap on how to make the floor plan go from 2D and make it 3D. This is what we went over in the second week of Establishing professional practise.

2) The next thing we did was consider the spacing and at what height was we saw this. This helped with the understanding of the measurements as well. The first thing that I wanted to put in was the bay windows that are on the back wall. I measured the length of the bay windows and then USD the guideline at the bottom to mark them on. I then used the DP to connect these two measurements together. This gave me a skeleton off the placement that the bay windows should be at. 

3) The next thing that I placed in was the sofa. The sofa was difficult because it had to follow the Axometric tiles of being at a 45-degree angle and only being drawn using vertical lines. The way that I overcame the difficulty was by using the adjustable set square to make sure that the sofa was always being drawn at a 45-degree angle. 

This session was useful because I learned how to place features into the set and why it is important to follow the axonometric rule of using a 45-degree angle. 

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Wednesday 5th February 

The thing that we aim to learn in this session is how to use an already elevated floor plan to then extend that to a 3D set design. 

1) The first thing that we did was map out the measurements that we would need in order to make it simple to not only draw but understand. 

2) We then have to mark out the width and the height of the set. The width was workout by adding all of the distances up over the floorplan. 

3) After, you have worked out the height and the width you then join up those lines by drawing a line from each corner to join it with the vanishing point. 

4) You then your distance point to find your eye line. This is done using the height of you and converting that into a 1:50 scale. When I was doing mine I converted my height into meters. I then marked that on the side of the drawing then drew a line to meet up with the (DP) distance point. 

5) You then have to think where you are standing and looking from. Make a faint pointing the drawing. (For mine I was standing towards the right side of the (living room). The mark that you make is then met up with the distance point. 

6) Where the base of the line crosses to meet the point of the vanishing point you then use that as a guide to drawing the back wall. This is the point where the image becomes 3D instead of 2D. 

7) You then use something called ‘Visual trace’ this, means use the measurements to place the other feature in (for example the archway and the door leading in and out of the room) you do this by measuring up against the guideline also know as the base. 

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Establishing professional practise-3D design.

The first session of Establishing professional practice-3D design we went over the basics of the course. The aim of this course wasn’t to be the best at doing floor plans but to be able to understand what these sessions will help you do. The course will go over the basics that we all need to get a grip on to then to move forward in the course. 

1) The first thing that we were taught as the meaning of visual lines and how they adjust. The first thing that we learned was how to use the measurement in a 1:50 scale and draw the visual line on the drawing. The visual line will change depending on the height of the person where they are sanding or at what place are they looking from. These are all factors that can change depending on what the character is doing. 

2) The next thing that we learned was about the focus point also known as the vanishing point. This is the point where everything comes together. The way that the lecturer explained this was by saying ‘image to train tracks meeting at a point at the end. The point in which both tracks meet would be the vanishing point. 

3) The final thing that we learned was the measurements that you need in or to make an accurate drawing of a scene. The measurement should be an elevation of a floor plan, the height of the set, the distance that the set moves at and the place that you are drawing from. 

This session was helpful because it met its aim and it helped me understand what we will be doing moving forward in these sessions. 

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Wednesday 11th March 

This is a workshop and a session for Establishing professional practice-3D design. This session aim was to understand the proper way to do a floor plan and how to convert that into a model. The previous lesson we were taught the fundamental basics on how to draw a floor plan that could be used to make into a 3D model. 

1) Have the floor plans ready. What I mean by this is to have the floor plans either scanned in to make a digital copy so that you don’t destroy the original or you have a file back up of a digital floor plan that you have made using CADadobe or Adobe Illustrator.

2) Then make sure that the plans have the right angles for the audience. 

3) You then use a cutting knife and a mat to place the floor plan onto and cut using the space that you have made using the bleed tool on Adobe Illustrator. However, if the floor plan was done by hand then just give yourself a 1cm gap so that you have enough room for the parts to fit together. 

4) The next thing that we learnt was how to use the materials that we had to make the models look as though a machine has done it. The lecturer said to use the equipment to its full advantage. Despite, this sounding basic the fact is that we don’t use all of the materials or equipment that we have to its full extent.   

5) We then were taught a few ways on how to apply the glue. The way that I will be using from this point forward is the method where you use a scrap piece of paper to place a small amount of glue onto it then using that to run along the edges. 

The thing that this session taught me was how to make the most out of the equipment that you have. As well as how to draw then convert a floor plan into a model. 

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Friday 13th December 

This is the laser cutting workshop that I had taken part in for the module 3D design principles. This workshop was something that I was interested in. The reason why I was interested in this workshop was that it would help me understand the software that you would need to use. 

1) The first thing that we were taught was the software and what file you should save the outline as or what to export the file into. The software could have been Adobe Illustrator. The file that you should save the file as is either a pdf or a makes the file the original. 

2) We then learned that the way to connect the software up to the laser cutting machine. The way that you do this is by logging onto the computer on the second floor and checking with a member of staff if the vector will work with the laser cutting. 

3) After, checking that the vector will work you then move on to placing the material into the machine. Depending on which material you use you must place the material the correct way up. If the material is wood then the treated side of the wood should be placed upward. 

4) You then close the lid off the machine and let it do the work. 

This workshop was useful because it not only showed me how to use the machine it also helped me to understand the software and the materials to use. 

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Monday 11th December 2019

This is a booklet that we received from the workshop session. We went through the system that they have in order to keep people safe. 

1) The thing that we learned about first was the Safe system of work: this covered the colour system that they have around the workshop space in order to indicate what machiner that we can use. The two-coloured discs indicate that You can use the machine or not. 

2) The next thing that we covered was the basic guidelines that help to keep each person safe. The induction programme covers all aspects of machinery used within the workshop and how to keep safe in the 3D workshop that we must adhere to at all times. 

3) The next thing that we were told was Members of staff for assistance: whenever you are unsure about a task or machinery operations. This covers some workshops equipment is designated to trained staff only. This conclusion is because the risk assessment has concluded that there is a significate risk were unqualified and inexperienced operators are concerned.  

4) We also learned about some basics surface safety that we must put into practice. 

. You must always clamp your materials to the surface

. Worksurface must remain clear ( this keeps the risk-off tripping or slipping)

5) The final thing that we learned about is [PPE] this stands for personal protection equipment. This stands for the safety equipment that you must use for the machinery that has this sign near it. The equipment could vary from safety goggles, masks, respirators, gloves and ear defenders. 

This workshop helps me understand the colour system that they use for the student and staff to understand what we can use. This workshop also helped me understand what materials and machinery that I can use to take my work to the next step. 

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Tuesday 15th January

The aim of this session is to make sure that you understand the fundamental basics of isometric drawings and why they are useful. 

1) The first thing that we got taught was the basics such as the vectors that you have to use and the perspective aspects of the design. 

2)  He also talks about the reason why you should use the angles of everything being at sn 45-degree angle for an axonometric drawing unlike the 30 to 60-degree angle for an isometric drawing.

3) He then talks about how you can enhance the images on the software Adobe Illustrator. You can do this with black and white drawings that are scanned into the software via a printer. He also talks about how the software can make sure that the images are at the correct angle due to the measuring tool on the software.  

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Thursday 9th January 

This is a course on Graphic design.  The aim of the session is to understand the concept of the workflow as well as the tools that you will need to have a basic understanding of. The session also covers simply yet affected tools that you can use to enhance the imagery on photoshop.

1) You have to image place the photo that you want into Adobe Photoshop. This is done by opening the software photoshop and file- new a size page. After, that you have to file open or file- place the image in. 

2) You have to then image adjust so that the image looks placed in right. 

3) The next step is to make to layers by duplicating one layer ( this layer should be the background layer) you then have to select the colour tool which you can see on the second image.   

4) You then click the base colour of your choice and then go to the colour chart to import the colour. 

5) You then make the colour layer a duplicate again and make that layer normal this makes it easier to colour in the image.

6) The final step is to colour fill the image and make sure that you are happy with the overall design. 

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Monday 2nd December 

This is a screenshot of one of the LinkedIn learning sessions that I did. This was a course on how to draw vectors along with how to distort imagery and lettering. This is a screenshot of the first part of the session on how to distort the lettering. 

1) The first thing that you do is go to windows and select type. This then allows you to alter and change the text to match the design that you want. After, you have done that you can write what word you want. ( When choosing the font style you have to remember the simpler the designers the easier it will be to alter the movement). 

2)  Secondly, you make the text a path. You do this by going to layer and making it a new layer and choosing between solid colour, pattern and gradient. 

3) You then make a bounder around the text this is so that the text won't move by itself and you can make it into a group so then it is distorted in a normal way. When making the bounder you can only distort it in a stroke mode only. 

4)You then click onto the shear tool which is placed above the scale tool. The shear tool then gives you three options as you can see on the second image and you click on the shear tool option. 

5) The finals step is to place the image how to want to this can be done by clicking the image and moving the mouse to alter the image. 

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Monday 24th February

The aim of this CAD session was to understand some of the basic methods and shortcuts whilst using the Wacom machine. Most of the session was surrounding the new ways that you can be using the Wacom. 

The first thing that we were learnt was how to use shortcuts and the many different Wacom that we can use.  The main reason why we were being told this was because the lecture wanted us to understand what we could have. Along with what we could use and how we could use it. The shortcuts were manly based in the settings. The settings are where you go to personalise the shortcuts and what buttons correspond to that action. 

The next thing that we covered was the use of the pen and how you can use it to help productivity in doing the artwork that you are doing. The pen was set up in the settings area. 

The final thing was to make a piece of work that was of a tree by using a variety of paintbrushes and using the colour and layering tools. 

To conclude, this session was useful because it allowed me to understand how to set up a Wacom machine and how to layer a piece of work in order to colour a copy of the original imagery.   

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Thursday 5th March

Thursday 5th March I went along to an advantage workshop that was called  ‘Book Binding’ this was to give you multiply option in order to make a book and to show you different methods to do this. 

The first thing that we did was being shown the methods first in order to understand some of the methods that you could do. The first method was a thing called a risograph. This a machine that can enhance images that are original black and white into coloured artwork. The machine can also do multiply layers of colour onto the artwork to give it the sense of a pop art style. 

After, we were shown all the methods which included staddle stitch, hard-back binding and metal staples stitch. We had a chance to do a method ourselves. The one that I have chosen was staddle stitch. 

1) We had to use a bond folder to fold the (x) amount of paper to make sure that all of the pages have a nice cut crease. 

2) We then had to repeat the first step onto the cover of the book. We then had to measure the centre point of the pages and add 10cm  on either side of the pages. This was to make the points where we would go through in order to complete the staddle stitch. 

3) Thirdly, we had to use a piercer to poke holes through all of the pages so we didn’t have to do the poking with the needle themselves. 

4) We had to grab a needle and a coloured thread in order to place the thread through the eye of the needle. The needle had to go through the centre of the thread in order to make a knot on it. 

5) The final step was to thread through the holes that we had already made and go through the centre hole first. After that, you go through either of the other holes. 

6) You then cut the thread alongside the spine about 1 an a half cm from the bottom of the thread. 

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Monday 17th February 

This is the thing that we did next in order to complete what the session was about. We had to repeat the steps of my previous post whilst adding new once. We had set the layers up how I did for the last post. We then had to mask the layer and making sure we select the layer that isn’t masked. After that, we selected the polygon tool and following the cube shape around this makes one face of the cube selected. We then use the eye drop tool and selected colour.

To conclude this session was very useful because I found a way to import a selected image and colour the image by using the lasso tool. 

1) We had to image enhance the image of the cubes and then place it into a selected amount of layers.  After that, we had to make the layer change from normal to multiply. 

2) We had to select the lasso tool and cut around of the faces along the side of the cube in order to select which layer we wanted. 

3) We then masked the layers and made sure that we were on the masked part of the images to make sure that we could import a layer of colour. 

4) The final thing that we did was choosing an image to do the same steps with, however, we had to place an image in. This made the masking layer change how you used it.  So, we did the same steps apart from when placing an image into photoshop we had to place the image onto the cube layer in the place that we would mask it. We then had to duplicate layer and change that layer to multiply from normal. Then you click on the mask tool and the image should be placed where you used the lasso tool. 

This session was helpful because it taught us how to use the lasso tool for multiple purposes and we figured out the best order to place the layers show that they work as a unison for when you fold the layers together. 

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Monday 17th February 

This was something that we downloaded onto Photoshop in order to add a background and colour too.  We did this by first right-clicking the background layer and making a duplicate layer. We then make the new layer change from the setting of being normal to multiply. The final set is too make a new layer and make sure that you are on that layer when adding colour or etc. 

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 Monday 10th February 

This was the first net base that I made in order to get used to the idea of using a net base for the final design in the module ‘design for script’.   

1) We had to use the rectangle tool in order to make up a layer of shapes that connected together. 

2) We then had to duplicate the layer and make it a bleed layer. This made the shape lose all of the lines in the centre move to the back. 

3) We then had to change the layer to make it fit into a colour layer as well as make a gradient image been placed onto the layer. You did this by right-clicking the image and selecting the arrange tool then moving the image forward. 

To conclude, this session was useful because it allowed me to understand how the bleeding layers best work as well as the best way to arrange the layers.