Models and Prototypes

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6.1 TEACHING METHODS
The methodological options leading to the fulfillment of the curricular unit program will focus on the following pedagogical strategy:
– Oral presentation focused on the expected contents;
– Development of works under teaching guidance.
6.2 ASSESSMENT METHODS
The assessment in the curricular unit will take place, at the student’s option, in the following modalities:
– Continuous evaluation;
– Exam.
The evaluation in those modalities will obey criteria that will be explained in the statements and/or other elements presented, according to the following components and weights:
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION
– Exercise 1 – 25% weight in the global assessment;
– Exercise 2 – 10% weight in the global assessment;
– Exercise 3 – 25% weight in the global assessment;
– Exercise 4 – 40% weight in the global assessment.
EXAM
– Theoretical component – 40% in the overall assessment of the exam;
– Practical component – 60% weight in the overall assessment of the exam.

3.1. To understand the meaning and importance of the model in the three-dimensional representation of an idea;
3.2. To know and conceive different types of models that facilitate the understanding of the designed object;
3.3. Appropriation of techniques and methodologies necessary for three-dimensional representation;
3.4. To establish spatial, volumetric, tactile, chromatic, and other relations, prior to the development and / or completion of the project;
3.5. To use appropriate tools and materials to build models and prototypes.

4.1 Models and prototypes
4.1.1 Model concept
4.1.2 Prototypes
4.1.3 Physical interpretation and representation of the object
4.1.4 Virtual interpretation and representation of the object
4.1.5 Model and prototype function
4.2 Types of models
4.2.1 Models of structures and abstract shapes
4.2.2 Product models
4.2.3 Spaces models
4.2.4 Details
4.2.5 Work and presentation models
4.3 Technics and methodologies
4.3.1 Object and representation scale
4.3.2 Manual ability and manufacture
4.3.3 Digital prototyping
4.3.4 Virtual modelling(rendering)
4.3.5 Safety and hygiene rules
4.4 Materials and finishing touch
4.4.1 Paper and cardboard
4.4.2 Wood and cork
4.4.3 Metal and glass
4.4.4 Paste,resin and polystyrene
4.4.5 Adhesives and inks
4.5 Tools
4.5.1 Measuring
4.5.2 Cutting, roughing, drilling and fitting
4.5.3 Gluing, welding, painting and finishing touch

• - Exercise 4 - 40.0%
• - Exercise 3 - 25.0%
• - Exercise 2 - 10.0%
• - Individual and/or Group Work - 25.0%

• - Practical component - 60.0%
• - Theoretical component - 40.0%

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