Semester+1•Term+2

Semester 1 • Welcome to Term 2
Hi Everyone Just a quick note to remind you that we are meeting at Experienced Office Works, Bindra Street Lambton next Monday, 3rd March at 9.00am sharp. After this visit we will proceed to the Accent Group at 206 Hannell Street Wickham and then it's back to Tafe for your afternoon session. Please be prompt as it is good manners to be on time and also because it is a skill worth cultivating in terms of employability. I'm sure that you will find both of these visits beneficial both for the upcoming assignment and for your design work generally. Looking forward to an enjoyable and informative visit with you.
 * ) Jakki

G'day Everyone, Here is the brief for your Final Assessment task. I have put the due date for a week after this subject finishes. I will still be at the TAFE on that date teaching perspective drawing to the First years. This is in the morning...so if anyone is unsure how to create a 3 scene walk through in SketchUp then I will be there to help anyone that needs it. Please email me if there are any other questions.

Graham.Wilson@tafe.nsw.edu.au Cheers Graham



Here is the full tutorial for adding scenes to a sketchup file click this link;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du4_D1GfcVk

I will also be available on Wednesday if anyone needs to come in and sort out any issues. Graham

Hello Everyone This is a gentle reminder that we will be presenting to a "real" client this coming Monday. I expect that all students will be present at 9.00am sharp for roll marking and presentations. If you are having difficulties don't leave things till the last minute. Computers know when it is Sunday night and that you don't have a spare ink cartridge!

Check your boards to ensure that everything is firmly attached. If your board is going to be too heavy to stay put against the whiteboard you will need to think of a way around this problem. In a real situation you may only have your client with you and I would advise against asking them to do something which you should have thought about prior to your meeting.

Aside from your report which should be carefully checked for spelling, grammatical and syntax errors, you need to have your presentation notes which will be based on your report but will not necessarily be the same. Practise your presentation and ensure that it lasts for the required amount of time.

Remember to speak in POSITIVES. It is fine to say what design challenge you are addressing but don't labour the point. Your client is already aware of the problems; she is much more concerned with the wonderful design solutions that you have been able to create to minimise or even dismiss these problems.

Remember that you may need to do some repairs to your board for the Flexible Learning Centre. The same advice about your report and presentation is relevant for this one. You will be presenting twice as we had agreed and remember that you have already been successful once so you can be again.

Finally, I know that you will be well prepared and you have every reason to be confident. You have created some outstanding concepts this term and can be proud of yourselves. I look forward to seeing you next Monday morning, June 21st.
 * ) Jakki