From Imagination to Architectural Form, a full 3-day workshop, explores Autodesk Maya modeling tools, animation as an engine for generating higher complex geometry, as well as visual representation.
DETAILS
— Workshop
9–11 December 2017
Faculty of Architecture of the University of Belgrade
Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 73, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
ABOUT
As part of OA2017 an Autodesk Maya workshop was held by visual artist and architect Nora Lefa.
The main aspiration of this workshop is each participant to develop a critical argument based on individual research that will transcribe imagination into a new geometry – an Architectural project.
AGENDA
Course Techniques
The workshop will incorporate Autodesk Maya modeling tools, animation as an engine for generating higher complex geometry, as well as visual representation.
Workshop Structure
Tutorials + Lectures + Production and Techniques (Autodesk Maya)
Day 1
Introduction + Presentation + Software preparation (10:30am) -Digital Lecture by Nora Lefa -Room installation, Software Installation/preparation, Logistics, Schedules, -Software Introduction: OVERALL Interface, POLYGONS
Day 2
Introduction Modeling Techniques: POLYGONS Techniques: Surfaces, Materials, special effects, DEFORMERS, nDynamics etc.
Day 3
Introduction Modeling Techniques: POLYGONS Techniques: Surfaces, Materials, special effects, DEFORMERS, animations Bland shape etc. FINAL OVERALL PRESENTATION Review – EXHIBITION
Software & Skills requirements
Participants should bring their own laptop and to install Maya software, preferably prior to the commencement of the Workshop.
TUTOR
Nora Lefa Visual Artist and Architect. Masters Degree (MA), Arts et Technologie de l’Image Virtuelle (Université Paris 8 and Athens School of Fine Arts). Masters Degree (MSc), National Technical University of Athens. Degree in Architecture (University of Patras, Greece). PhD candidate, University of Sarajevo. She has worked for and with many renowned architects in Greece (most notably Manos Perrakis). She is currently running her own office of architecture, working on various visual art projects and doing research in new media and their perception by the public. She currently does research on new architectural forms. Her artistic and research projects have been presented in venues in Athens, Mykonos, London, Paris, Belgrade and Sarajevo; she has presented papers in several conferences and exhibitions.
REGISTRATION
The Organizer offers the following conditions for participation where each fee is valid per one person.
—EARLY Registration (paid until 15 October 2017)
For EDUCATIONAL participation 30 EUR (doctoral students and early career researcher required proof of study and/or age), for PROFESSIONAL participation 50 EUR,
—REGULAR Registration (paid until 15 November 2017)
For EDUCATIONAL participation 50 EUR (doctoral students and early career researcher required proof of study and/or age), for PROFESSIONAL participation 80 EUR.
Workshop Registration includes:
– unlimited and free access on all workshop 3 full days
– coffee breaks on all workshop days
– workshop Participation Certificate
The workshop has 14 places available and will be activated with a minimum number of 6 participants.
PROGRAM
9–11 December 2017
10.30 am — 1 pm, Morning Session
2 pm — 5 pm, Afternoon Session
Faculty of Architecture of the University of Belgrade
Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 73, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
ORGANIZATION
People
Workshop Concept
Nora Lefa (Greece)
Project Officer
Ana Makragić (Serbia)
Organization and Realization
STRAND – Sustainable Urban Society Association, Serbia
Partner
Faculty of Architecture of the University of Belgrade, Serbia