Semantics in 3D Form
Able to see and translate natural and human-made forms through various mediums
Able to translate how individual elements constitute a larger formDevelop 3D forms which have meaning and are aesthetically balanced and composed
Able to understand and speak to 3D form aesthetics, semantics, and their inherent meanings
I drew a few basic sketches, then traced the shell on the right for reference purposes. It seems that the form of the shape is very well-catered to the right hand, as the top is near the pointer finger and the palm sloped downwards when held.
I started with clay because it seemed like the most beginner-friendly, and I have experience with ceramics and pottery. However, I mostly ignored the additive process and started with a massive lump of clay, then slowly began subtracting from certain sections.
I then tried for a second clay shell pass:
5/4/21
Finally, I started working on the paper mouse. I had two kinds of paper with me: one was a thick kind of Bristol, the other was a much more thicker cardstock.
I began with tracing the mouse’s basic shapes into the paper, taking into account the difference in slope and length. My plan was to essentially split it into 6 pieces, with two side support pillars, 2 different lengths, the sloped portion, and the scrolly-cursor.
I immediately discovered that paper was much more difficult than expected; I started with only using the cardstock, but it made the paper difficult to bend and the rigidity didn’t help shape the form at all. I didn’t measure, the angles were off, and the top portion didn’t even line up properly. It was a mess!
I tried again, and this time only used cardstock for the two side portions. Instead, I used the thinner paper for the three pieces that are stacked on top of each other. I swapped the direction of scoring for the top sloping portion, and tried to take more accurate measurements this time.
