[  ] Workshop Title

Complex Geometries & Architectural Patterns using Maya & Blender

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[  ] Key Software / Tech to be taught

Procedural Modelling, Topology, Mesh modelling, Form-finding through Autodesk Maya

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[  ] Workshop Description

In this workshop participants will explore how to design with a procedural polygon modelling methodology through a process that breaks down a complicated task into discrete modelling operations. We will look into the importance of topology and the advantages of low-poly procedural modelling with Maya and explore how procedural modelling increases the output of iterative design through reproducible stages of transformation. The ambition is to gain a basic understanding of the logic behind working with meshes in Maya. In addition, the participants will also learn how to model with high-poly meshes through the exploration of architectural patterns. The workshop will last two days, each day will be broken down into two four-hour sessions. The first day will include a general introduction to Computational Thinking followed by tutorials. The following day will consist of tutorials, guiding the participants through various examples and features of procedural polygon modelling. At the end of each day, the participants will have a chance to consult the instructors to develop their design projects. The skills that will be explored include procedural polygon modelling with low-poly and high-poly meshes, sculptural mesh modelling and discrete modelling operations. The workshop will be taught using Maya and Blender. A series of modelling examples will be demonstrated and provided to the participants as a starting point for their design work. The prerequisite knowledge of the workshop is a beginner understanding of Maya and mesh modelling. Workshop participants who have experience with Maya and Blender will be able to further adapt and expand on the techniques taught within the workshop.

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[  ] Keywords 

#proceduralmodelling #topology #polysupershape #formfinding #mayamodelling #mayaautodesk #parametricdesign #parametricarchitecture #meshmodeling #parametric #blender3d #blender

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[  ] Workshop Duration & Type

Duration: 2 DAYS // 8 Hours on both days (incl. of breaks)

Type: Interactive Tutorial Workshop

 

[  ] Detailed Schedule

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Day 1: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm GMT 

AM: Session 1 – Introduction Computational Thinking, Setup, and Maya Basics (low-poly components)

PM: Session 2 – Procedural Polygon Modelling & Topological Patterns

 

Day 2: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm GMT

AM: Session 3 - Morphing Patterns

PM: Session 4 - Blender * Project work session

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