To continue problem 4, we switched bids with other teams. Our group needed to complete the remainder of the other group’s work. The groups needed to communicate with each other to ensure they had all the necessary information to complete deadlines.
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For problem 4, we were presented with a hypothetical task of building two parts of the scenery components for the set design of the annual Pace University showcase. The rest of the scenery build would be outsourced to an outside fabrication company called Showman Fabrication. We were responsible to build two pieces of scenery; a rolling cart and a bed. Both pieces of scenery needed casters and needed to be able to handle a load of 160 lbs. Attached to this post, I’ve included a copy of our proposal bid.
For this AutoCad assignment, we were tasked with arranging the flats used for a wall with an angled corner. The exercise helped me revisit using the AutoCAD software tools used for technical drawings. Breaking down the wall structure and reconfiguring it in a way that made sense. Additionally, I had to remember how to create a layout to complete the process.
I made some changes to my technical drawings. The walls on the left and right originally had an elevation of 8′-0″. I made some adjustments, and changed the walls to 12′-0″.
While looking at the basic structure of the set design, I had difficulty figuring out what to do with the cyc. A thought I had, was to have a plain muslin cyc leaving open the possibility to either paint or use projections on it. I decided to paint the back platform the same color as the tarp and have an angled mirror instead of a muslin cyc. The idea was to make the ocean appear more expansive to the audience as it is reflected. This also allowed a seamless transition from the back platform to the tarp.
I also wanted to focus on the look of the mast and crow’s nest and decided to paint it the same color as the other platforms. I distressed the sails by cutting and making holes in them. I used tea to stain and give the sails a worn discolored appearance.
