Module Code - Title:
WT4902
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MODEL MAKING
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To introduce students to skills and techniques that will enable them to create representational and visual models to enhance and compliment their design process. Students can expect to use a variety of materials, such as modelling foams, soft woods and sheet material. Students will also be introduced to responsible usage of power tools.
Syllabus:
- Health and safety in a workshop and building environment.
- Use of hand tools to form and shape applicable materials.
- Correct and safe use of workshop machinery.
- Methodical approach to creating representational models.
- Measuring, marking and methodical approach to creating representational models.
- Working to technical drawings and scale.
- Correct finishing, spraying and painting techniques.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Identify and describe the critical issues relating to safety in a workshop or building environment.
- Generate an appropriate strategy for representing a design or concept.
- Make decisions on choosing appropriate materials, finishes and scale.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
- Develop an appreciation for attention to detail, fit and finish.
- Understand the importance of a safe and orderly working environment.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
- Learn and develop the necessary hand skills for shaping, forming and manipulating certain material with hand tools.
- Measuring, marking and reading technical drawings with care and attention
- Translating 2d hand sketches into 3d physical forms
- Become familiar and comfortable with using power-tools and machinery.
- Developing techniques for priming, painting and finishing using aerosols.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be taught exclusively through extensive workshop and laboratory time. Students will learn through demonstrations by experienced instructors and then develop their skills through practical applications and projects. Student will receive continuous feedback throughout projects.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Yashiharu, S. (1992)
Models and Prototypes; Clay,Plaster, Styrofoam and Paper.
, Hutchinson
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
niall.deloughry@ul.ie