Dates for the diary

22/11/11 - CAD/DTP resit NAB - lunchtime

24/11/11 - Folio hand in

In order for me to write as detailed a report as possible on you, I require to look through both your Technical Graphics Folio (drawings) and the Presentation folio (DTP and marker rendering)  It is important that you use the time between now and then completing any unfinished drawings and making sure that I have the most up to date copy of your DTP.

Today's CAD/DTP Mini Test

Here are the questions and answers to today's mini test to use as revision for the CAD/DTP NAB on the 17/11/11 which is next time I see you.  As well as looking here I suggest that you look at the Can Do statements on the front cover of the CAD pack, use the homework sheets and the Leckie and Leckie book to make sure that you are comfortable with the answers for each.

a) The rectangle tool was used first of all to draw the body of the multimeter, and then another rectangle was used to draw the screen.
b) The chamfer tool was used to cut the bottom two corners off at an angle of 45.
c) The text tool was used to place the values on the screen.
d) The circle tool was used to draw the dial by drawing two concentric circles.  The circle tool was also used to draw the holes at the bottom of the multimeter.
e) The fillet tool was used to round the top two corners of the body of the multimeter.  A radius of 10mm was used.
d) A Linear Array was used to duplicate the same circle for the holes at the bottom of the multimeter, and space the 3 of them evenly in a line, equal distances apart.
e) The dimension tool was used to show the linear dimension of the overall height of the object and the radius of the curve of the fillet on the top right corner.

a) Facing Pages/Double Page Spread
b) Caption
c) Text Wrap
d) Bullet Point list
e) Drop Cap (when the first letter of a paragraph drops two or three lines)
f) Full Bleed (where an image "bleeds" off the page deliberately)
g) Margin
h) Footer or Folio

a) Flatbed Scanner, Digital Camera, Graphics Tablet, (maybe fax machine but that relies on the computer having fax software so this may not be accepted)
b) Laser Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Drum Plotter, Flatbed Plotter
c) Surface, wireframe, solid
d) Layering a drawing means that different details are drawn in different areas of a drawing which overlap like clear acetates.  This allows different elements to be switched on and off to help understand the drawing.  i.e. when drawing an orthographic drawing the outlines could be drawn in one layer, the dimensions in an other and centre lines in a third.  You could also show different levels of detail if required.

Today's CAD and DTP Mini Test

Homework set: Pyramid Extension sheet 2  for 21/11/11

Today we did the following questions to revise for the CAD/DTP NAB on the 17th of November.

a) The ring/Polar array was used to draw the circles indicating where the numbers would be on the clock.  First a circle was drawn and then a polar array drawn duplicating this first circle 11 times with a space of 30 degrees between each duplicate around  central point.

b) The pattern fill was used to draw the diagonal pattern on the duplicated circles.

c) The dimension tool was used to show the linear dimension of the overall width of the clock.

d) The mirror tool was used to copy the detail at the bottom and make it an exact mirror image of the original.

e) The line tool was used to draw two hands.

f) A linear array was used to draw the four buttons under the clock.  First one rectangle was drawn and then duplicated 3 times with uniform distance between each duplicate.

a) Heading
b) Subheading
c) Imported Graphic
d) Caption
e) Gutter
f) Boxed out Text
g) Text Wrap
h) Folio

a) Quick and easy to make copies, Quick to make alterations/correct mistakes, More accurate measurements, Can use a library for common parts, Can easily send copies to different locations, Can store drawings in different locations
b) + Can test out different textures + Can use it in simulation/animation to demonstrate features + Easier to store  - Can't physically touch it - Can't interact with the model
c) You can watch an animation i.e. create a video clip demonstrating how a folding chair can be folded and unfolded.  You can interact with a simulation and test out different situations i.e. Load the folding chair with different people and objects to see how it could withstand each.

Pyramid Revision

Hopefully this video will help you with your pyramid drawings.  This is pyramid 8 - the Octagonal pyramid.

Homework / NAB update

Today I gave back homework on CAD theory and pyramids.  This showed a need for further revision so watch this space!

Homework : CAD 4 due in on 15/11/11

                     Pyramid Resubmission (if required) on 15/11/11

NAB: Includes CAD and DTP terms on 17/11/11

You need to know generic CAD and DTP terms like those found in your homework sheets from both topics.  We will do some mini tests as revision in class.  You should revise by making yourself notes from the Leckie and Leckie book, and your DTP booklet.

CAD Revision

Here is a sheet to help you remember some of the CAD commands.

Remember that you need to know the GENERIC terms for the CAD commands because not everyone uses VectorWorks!  You can also use page 49 of the Leckie and Leckie Text book.

British Standards Revision

This NAB and the knowledge and understanding required for the exam is based on dimensioning and building symbols used, you also need to know about the different drawings in a drawing set used in building construction.  You need to know how to dimension different shapes using the British Standards rules, and you need to recognise the different symbols.

Dimensioning:

The correct methods for dimensioning shapes are shown below.

General dimensioning rules:

• All measurements are in mm.  There is no need to write mm next to the number.
• All dimensions should be drawn outside of the drawing.
• All dimensions should only be drawn once even if the dimension appears in two views.

Linear Dimensions:

• Leader lines must never touch the drawing and the arrows should reach all the way to the leader lines.
• Smaller dimensions may be shown by pointing the arrows into the leader lines (like the 10 dimensions in the top left corner)
• Numbers should be read from the bottom of the page, or the right of the page (i.e. tilting your head to the left, or turning the page right) And from these views the numbers should appear above the lines.
• Dimensions and their leader lines should not cross each other - i.e. smaller dimensions should be inside larger dimensions.

 Circle Dimensions:

• You should draw on centre lines if they are not already there
• An arrow going through the centre shows that you are giving the diameter (radius should only be used when it is not a whole circle)
• Extended from this arrow the leader line should come out of the drawing, and the number written with the diameter sign in front of it

•  A radius is very similar to the circle, with an arrow from the centre of the arc to the outside
• An "R" precedes the number to show that it is a radius.

Polygon Dimensions:

• Polygons are shown Across Corners (from point to point) or Across Flats (from flat to flat) as shown above.
• AC dimensions will see the circle construction outside the shape
• AF dimensions will see the circle construction inside the shape

Drawing Types:
These are found on page 32/33 of Leckie and Leckie

Location Plan

• Normally drawn to a scale of 1:1250
• Shows the new building with a dark outline and a hatch
• Clearly shows the new buildings and its surroundings
• Shows neighboring buildings, roads, street names
• The symbol in the top right hand corner is the North symbol, the arrow shows the direction of north

Site plan/Block plan

• Normally drawn to the scale 1:200
• There are two drawings shown above, they show different things, depending on what you want to show.  The one on the left is the more traditional site plan.
• The left site plan shows: existing trees, contour lines, drainage features
• The right site plan shows: building outline and roof with dimensions, the position of the house on the site

Floor Plan

•  Floor plans are usually drawn to a scale of 1:50
• The show the arrangements of rooms
• The top floor plan shows the dimensions of the rooms and the positions of windows and doors
• The bottom floor plan shows the materials used to make the walls and the positions of fixtures and appliances needed by builders, plumbers and electricians.

Symbols:

You need to know the following standard symbols.  This is from page 34 of Leckie and Leckie

British Standards

You are due to sit the NAB on British Standards on 23/9/11.

You need to know all of the building symbols from your revision sheets and homework, and you will be asked to dimension different shapes. 

The NAB is not very long, so make sure that you get the best marks you can by going over the homework I have given you, and the revision notes we made in class.

DTP Work for your Presentation Folio

The double page spread you are working on is worth 6 marks of your final grade.  It is important that you get as close to 6 marks as you can!

They are looking for overall layout, use of columns of text and graphics, text features (i.e. text wrap, text along a path) and edited graphics (i.e. cropped images, edited images, images you have created yourselves.)

Paperwork you require to hand in by Friday 24th June

1.  2/3/4 layout ideas, sketched on A4 paper (remember that you are creating two facing pages of A4 so this is half the size of your final article)
2. The DTP planning sheet showing the ideas you have about magazine style and content
3. An A3 exact drawing of the layout of your article with measurements which helps your final design
4. A document outlining exactly how you created your piece of DTP, this should clearly state websites you used to find images/text, and what you did if you edited including the software you used to do this.  You could include screen snapshots to demonstrate what you did in a step by step manner.
5. A print out of your double page spread

DTP Mini Test 13/05/11

The mini test on Friday was reminding you of the DTP terminology we have been learning about when designing DeskTop Publishing articles.  You need to know these terms and why we use them so that when you design your own piece of DTP (worth 6 marks of your final Intermediate 2 grade) you can use them effectively to produce a professional looking piece of work.

1. Name the following DTP terms:
a) Column / Fully Justified Text
b) Footer / Folio
c) Text Wrap
d) Imported Graphic / Cropped Image
e) Heading
f) Gutter

2. What information would you expect to see included in feature b?
         Page numbers, magazine title,


3. What is the term for having one article spread over two facing pages?
         Double Page Spread

4. What is the area of the article where there is no text or graphics?
         White space

5. What page orientation is ONE page of this two page article?
         Portrait

Your Exam

Your S3 Graphics Exam will be on Friday 6th May during class time Periods 7&8.

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Today's Colour Mini Test

Today was the last day before the NAB.  The layout of today's mini test was just like the NAB: 15 minutes for 9 marks, you must get 6 out of 9 to pass.


1. State 3 cold colours
Blue, Blue-Green, Green, Blue-Violet(purple) Purple


2. State a tertiary colour which contrasts with blue
Red-Orange, Yellow-Orange


3. Add the missing info


Colours                   Situations                       Reason for Choice
yellow             A Child's pay pen              Cheerful, Bright Happy
(or orange)


Red                 Packaging for a                 Associated with danger, bright

                       Hazardous substance 


Green            New biodegradable             Natural, fresh
                      Stationary line                    Environmental


4. What effect would using a black and white colour scheme create?
Sophisticated, Contrasting, Elegant, Dramatic, Stylish


5. What effect would using advancing colours in a colour scheme create?
That the object was closer to you (and therefore a room would look smaller) Warmth

Today's Colour Mini Test

Here are the answers to today's colour mini test:

1. State a primary colour which harmonises with green
Blue or Yellow
2. Define what we mean by a primary colour
A colour from which all other colours are made / It cannot be made by mixing other colours.
3. Suggest a colour theme for a new Chinese restaurant
Red and Gold - common Chinese colours as red is a lucky colour
4. What colour(s) would you use to alert people to a hazard?
Yellow and black

5. What colour would you use for a safety sign?
Green - First Aid signs, Fire Exit sign
6. What emotions does blue create?
Cool, Elegant, Sophisticated, Heavenly, Formal, Classy

DEADLINE DATES

Colour Theory NAB - 18/3/11

Use your can do list from the Manual Presentation/Colour Theory pack to help you revise.  You must know:

• Different types of colour - Primary, Secondary and Tertiary (and knowledge of the colour wheel)
• Feelings/emotions/effects that colours create
• Warm/cold
• Advancing/receding
• Different emotions and why you would choose a specific colour
• Harmony and Contrast
• Tint, Shade and Tone
•  Using colours as symbols

Homework Pictorial 6 (Isometric) - 23/3

Homework Pictorial 7 (Planometric) - 29/3

Today's Mini Test

Here are the answers to today's mini test:

1.What colour(s) would you use for a box of chocolates coming out at Christmas?
Red and Green - they are associated with Christmas
2. Why would you use orange for a new cafe?
It's happy, inviting and full of flavour.

3. What colour would you choose for a doctor's waiting room?  Why?

Green - Restful and soothing

White - Clean

(light) Blue - Fresh, calming

4. What is the tone of a colour?
How strong or weak it is - you render using a tonal scale.  Nothing is added to the colour.
5. State two receding colours.
Blue, green, violet
6. State a SECONDARY colour which contrasts with yellow.
Violet

Mini Test 7/3/11

Here are the answers from yesterday's mini test

1. How do you make a tint of a colour?
      Add white to the colour
2. The walls of a toy store are blue.
a) What colour should the floor be to harmonise with the walls?
       Green or Violet/Purple

b) What colour should the counter be to contrast with the walls and the floor?
       Orange (accept red if green was answered above - not if violet/purple was answered)

3. What colour would you choose for a care taker's new uniform?
      Brown - reliable, safe, natural, good
4. What colour would you choose for a sign telling people to wear safety goggles?
      Blue - it is a mandatory sign
5. Why would a tourist operator use yellow in their publications and logo?
      Because it is a sunny, happy colour

Today's Colour Theory Mini Test

Here are the questions and answers for today's mini test.

1. How do you make a shade of a colour?
By adding black or gray to the colour

2. Name a TERTIARY colour which contrasts with red
Yellow-Green or Blue-Green

3. Why would you use purple for a new box of chocolates?
Because it is a rich, luxurious colour and so people will associate it with luxury

4. State two advancing colours
From this list: red, orange, red-orange, yellow-orange, red-purple


5. Why would you use green for a garden centre sign?
Associated with nature, outdoors

6. What colour would you use for the new showers in the PE block?
Would accept white or blue.  Fresh, clean colours.

We will do more mini tests like this one to prepare for the colour theory NAB which I propose we sit in a few weeks time before Easter.

HOMEWORK DEADLINE

Pictorial Drawing 4 (Oblique) is due on 7th March

Pictorial Drawing 5 (Isometric) is due on 14th March

Isometric Circles

Today we learnt how to draw isometric circles.

The following video is to remind you of the stages.

Cylinders

Cylinders was the topic that the class found most difficult in the class test.  Use this video as revision of how to use construction to draw the front elevation of the cylinder.  From this you should also remember how to draw the true shape and surface development (though these are not included in the video).

HOMEWORK DEADLINE

Pictorial 3 - Isometric Drawing of a house

For Monday 28th February

Test Results

Today we got our class test results back . . .

The pictures show the correct answers and the breakdown of the marks for the drawing questions.

The topic the class need to revise the most is cylinders.

The topic the class were most confident in was oblique.