Jewellery and Accessories: 3D Modelling and Printing

Overview

This course offers an introduction to Rhinoceros 3D modelling software and 3D printing, with an emphasis on designing and 3D printing a ring, clasp, button, garment fixing or small container. The course will cover basic 2D drawing and tracing techniques and their application to creating 3D forms. It will include a practical guide to creating models for 3D printing and getting those files printed. Participants must be proficient with the general use of a computer. This course is delivered in the newly renovated fabrication workshop at the School of Fashion and Textiles, Brunswick Campus.

Course content

Overview of 3D printing technologies and applications
Practical introduction to Rhino3D modeling software including:

- Screen layout, user interface, viewports
- Drawing lines, surfaces, solids and tracing from photographs
- Transforming and manipulating solids
- Measuring

Preparing a 3D drawing for 3d printing
Introduction to further resources for learning Rhino3D
Introduction to using 3d Printing bureau services

Ideal for

The course will suit people with no experience with 3D modelling software who are interested in an introduction to 3D computer-aided modelling and design skills using Rhinoceros 3D. The course focuses on 3D modelling techniques for creating jewellery, clasps, buttons and garment fixings so will suit jewellers, fashion accessory designers and artists.

Important Information

For health & safety reasons, students need to wear closed shoes, no thongs or sandals and long hair is to be tied back and no long necklaces or scarves worn during class. Please bring an apron or old shirt to cover your clothes.

If you are travelling from out of state it is highly recommended that you wait for your course confirmation letter before booking any flights.

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Outcome

By the end of the course students will have 3D printed at least one item and will have the knowledge to outsource further printing to relevant suppliers.

Pre-requisites

Participants must be proficient with the general use of a computer.

Materials supplied

All relevant course materials are included.

Materials to bring

Pen/pencil and notebook, ruler and USB.

Award

Participants will be emailed an RMIT Statement of Participation after course completion.

Additional notes

N/A

Facilitator

Bin Dixon-Ward
Bin Dixon-Ward was one of the first contemporary jewellery makers to employ digital technologies and 3D printing in her work. A graduate of RMIT, Gold and Silversmithing, Bin has exhibited in Australia, Europe, Japan and North America and is the recipient of several awards including the Itami Award in Japan and Toowoomba Contemporary Wearables Student Prize (2011). Bin’s work is held in public and private collections including the National Gallery of Victoria, the RMIT McMillan Collection, the Powerhouse Museum and Musee des Artes Decoritifs (the Louvre), Paris. Bin's approach is making contemporary jewellery as a way of understanding the built environment, communicating her interest in urban landscapes and the role of digital technologies in crafts. She currently teaches at RMIT's School of Art.

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Available course dates

Friday 01 May 2020

Code S350363
Start date 01.05.20
End date 02.05.20
Hours 12
Campus Brunswick
Fee $430.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Fri 01.05.20	10:00am	04:30pm	6.00
Sat 02.05.20	10:00am	04:30pm	6.00

Friday 28 August 2020

Code S350363
Start date 28.08.20
End date 29.08.20
Hours 12
Campus Brunswick
Fee $430.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Fri 28.08.20	10:00am	04:30pm	6.00
Sat 29.08.20	10:00am	04:30pm	6.00