Architectural Model Making - Nottingham Trent University

Description

Make, create, design, and build an architectural model; a powerful tool to communicate with clients and test ideas, offering a three-dimensional perspective that goes beyond the limitations of two-dimensional drawings. At NTU, we’re planners and problem-solvers. We transform concepts into tangible models that inspire and inform. On this course, you will learn how to visualise a space, read and scale technical drawings, and find solutions to some of the challenges of architectural model making. Whether you're a budding architect, an artist, or simply someone fascinated by the magic of scale models, this hands-on course is your gateway to the exciting world of architectural model making. On this course you’ll be given a directed project brief, drawings and all the equipment to build a 1:100 scale model. During this course, you will: • learn classic techniques such as precise cutting, glueing, and sculpting • experiment with materials like MDF, foam, and high-impact polystyrene • build a simple, professional 1:100 scale model complete with its own baseboard • photograph your finished work using a heliodon (a device allowing architects and designers to study how sunlight interacts with building models), creating a stunning portfolio piece. By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with a professionally crafted scale model and the confidence to continue exploring model making. Whether you’re pursuing it as a hobby or applying it to your profession, you’ll have a solid foundation to build on. Tutor profile: Mark Beeston is a technical specialist in the model-making department at NTU. He is also a self-employed artist, designer and creative facilitator with 25 years of production design experience in the fields of prototype making for theatre, film and TV, product design, furniture design, outdoor play and learning, digital manufacturing and public art installations. You will be based in the School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment on the City Campus. You’ll work in our spacious model-making studio, equipped with tools to help you develop your conceptual, sketch and presentation models, working with materials such as timber, plastics, polyurethane foams and chemi-wood. You'll be able to develop your projects in this well-equipped space, facilitated with expert supervision from our workshop technicians. In here you'll find bandsaws, sanders, 2D and 3D hot-wire cutting and vacuum forming machinery, milling machines, lathes and drills. Level: Beginner Entry requirement: No model making experience is required. You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.

What's included in the price?

This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. What to bring with you to the first session: Attending the first session is essential, as this is when you'll have an induction about the workshop equipment and health and safety. All basic materials like MDF, HIPS, foam and glues will be supplied. Depending on the scale and size of the project you undertake you may wish to source some of the following materials, but you do not need to purchase any specifically for the course: • landscaping materials like trees and ground covering • scale figures and vehicles • fencing, railing and furniture • acrylic or timber • colour spray paint • profiles, beams and rods • LEDs and batteries. On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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