Course detail

Digital Sculpture - 3D print - winter

FaVU-1DS-ZAcad. year: 2017/2018

Students will learn the technology of 3D printing, its possibilities, and availble technologies. Checking/corrections of STL and OBJ data (Magics, alternative options of 3D models correction), preprocessing (Magics), dimensions adjustment, cutting the model, setting up the chamber, printing - the basic service, printer set up, additional storage in the chamber (saving the time and material), collision detection, post-processing

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

Department

Sculpture Studio (ASO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Independent work with the 3D printer, understading the process of 3D prinintg, the ability to make a flawless model in the STL format.

Prerequisites

In order to manage the practical part of the course (students work on their individual projects), students must learn (at least the basic) skills in any 3D modelling program.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

2 credits for attendance, unclassified.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to the hardware and the software
2. Checking the 3D model (STL, OBJ), errors correction (Magics), using the alternative available possibilities of STL files
3. Preparation of the STL for printing, network reduction, cutting the model, labeling, setting up the storage in the printing chamber (Magics)
4. Printing (storage in the printing chamber, minimizing the printing costs (material and time), collision detection, enhancement of the printing quality, accuracy, setting up the printing quality (ZPrint, CatalisEX)
5. Printing - removing the model from the printer
6. Service
7. Post-processing
8. Monitored independent work on an individula project, mastering the whole printing process

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will be introduced to the 3D printing technology, which they will learn to use for the making of spatial objects and their furter use in their artistic work. Students will have the opportunity to have a hands-on experience with technology and thus will acquire the practical skills essential for independent work.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance in lectures - 70% min., workshops are mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Rafiq I. Noorani, Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications, Worlds Scientific, 2010.
Patri K. Venuvinod, Rapid Prototyping: Laser-Based and Other Technologies, Springer Science & Business Media, 2004.
Chua Chee Kai, Leong Kah Fai, Lim Chu-Sing, Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications.
Neil Hopkinson, Richard Hague, Philip Dickens, Rapid Manufacturing: An Industrial Revolution for the Digital Age

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AS1 , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

Seminar

52 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek