[Intermediate] Assignment 02: Axonometric
LAR 5304G Digital Landscape Representation II: Static, Dynamic
Assignment 02: Axonometric
Description
In this assignment, you will produce a large-scale axonometric representation of your study landscape by constructing a terrain model, place one or more constructed landscape objects into that terrain model, adding materials to both terrain model and landscape objects, and, finally, exploding and annotating the axonometric as appropriate in order to explain tectonic, scalar, and functional relationships within the study landscape.
Methodology
An axonometric drawing utilizes a form of parallel projection which is not orthogonal to the object(s) of the drawing, so that all three dimensional planes (x, y, and z) are visible in the drawing. Unlike a perspective projection, the scale of each dimensional planes is preserved throughout the drawing, though the scales of the three dimensional planes are not necessarily identical.
Workflow
> Download Digital Elevation Model(s) from online data sources
> Produce cropped and aligned .TIF files from both the DEM and aerial imagery using ArcGIS
> Use the “displace” modifier in 3ds Max to transform a simple plane into a terrain model
> Map aerial imagery onto the terrain model in 3ds Max
> Model one or more constructed landscape objects in Rhino 5
> Import the object(s) into 3ds Max and place them appropriately within the terrain model
> Map materials onto both the terrain model and constructed objects in 3ds Max
> Set up basic cameras and lighting in 3ds Max
> Render an axonometric from 3ds Max
> Annotate and adjust renderings as appropriate using Photoshop and Illustrator
Deliverables
1 Axonometric: a PDF file outputted from Photoshop or Illustrator at the conclusion of the workflow. The axonometric should answer the following questions:
> What is the topography of the study territory? (Answer by showing topography through the terrain model.)
> What constructed landscape object(s) have been proposed in CWPPRA restoration project plans for this territory?
> Where will those objects fit within the study territory? (Consider using “exploding” techniques to clarify this.)
> How will those objects function, particularly in relationship to important material flows (similar to Assignment 01)?
Sources
Throughout every assignment for this course, you are expected to demonstrate good sourcing practices, for all visual, written, and intermediate products. This means both tracking your sources as you research and properly sourcing on all presented products. Sources should be clearly attributed directly on drawings.
Schedule
03 Th 2.06 Terrain Model
04 Th 2.13 Objects
05 Th 2.20 Cameras & Lighting
Receive Assignment 03: Storyboard (Assignments 02 & 03 will be executed in partial parallel)
06 Th 2.27 Materials & Surfaces
07 Th 3.06 Work Session
XX Th 3.13 Spring Break
08 Th 3.20 CRITIQUE
Covering Assignments 01, 02, and 03.