Activity 3: Making Models Life-Size

Often in model-making we take something large and make it smaller. If we use a scale like we did on the pervious TinkerCad project, we are reducing an object with a 1:12 scale. In this video, special effects artist Frank Ippolito (IG: @frankippolito) is taking a character from a video game and making it 1:1 scale. Capcom, a video game company, hired him to make this dragon and he and his team need to figure out how to create this monster.

As you watch the video, pay attention to some of the things we have discussed in class. Even at this early stage, you will start to recognize terms and techniques.

After you watch the the video above, answer the questions below:

1. What scale does Ippolito make the background he is using to plan this project?

2. What is the little statue of the dragon called?

3. Why did Ippolito have it made?

4. What is photogrammetry?

5. What kind of farm is inside the dragon? Why did they pick that particular foam?

6. How many weeks did Ippolito have to work on this project?

Project 4: Florence Cathedral

Rising 376 feet above the streets of Florence, the amazing red brick dome designed by Flilipo Brunelleschi is as much an architectural marvel when it was finished in 1436 as it is today. The ribbed octagonal dome and strong graphical use of marble makes this building stand out in the Florence skyline. Our paper model is not nearly as large, but still as beautiful. For this activity, build this paper model of Florence's cathedral. You will find the sheet and all the necessary supplies in your SMM kit. Also, enjoy these videos about the cathedral the importance of working with easy and inexpensive materials for model making. Paper Modeling Skills About the Dome

Project 6: Discovery Orbiter

Extension 2: Inspiration Post

Today, find an interesting piece of media (picture, podcast, video) about book nooks or tabletop gaming models that you would like to share with everyone in the class. The only requirements is that it be interesting to you and school appropriate. Post the picture, link, or resource in the chat today.

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