Architecture-Structure Building
Skill Acquisition: Desired Results: Acceptable Evidence:

Go to www.hirstarts.com and select a structure to construct by clicking the projects link:

  • Circular Tower
  • Wizards Tower
  • Prison Tower
  • Gothic Dungeon
  • Egyptian
  • Dragon's Inn
  • Traveler's Bridge
  • Station Builder Sci Fi
  • Warlock's House
  • You improve your research and internet skills by mastering an excellent web site.
  • You feel like you have some choice in selecting your finished product.

 

  • Screenshot of website with arrows and commentary on how to navigate the website.

Print out Building Instructions AND printed plans from the website:

  • Building Instructions can be found by clicking on the desired photo on the projects page.
  • Specific Blue Prints can be found here.

 

  • You have clear instructions for proceeding on a FOUR week project.
  • include a link or a pdf or a .txt file of each with your porfolio
  • Read Casting Instructions & get a Hands On tutorial from your facilitator
  • Try to make at least two mold batches per period
  • Store your cast blocks in provided organizational bins and trays.
    • Make sure your tray is labeled and has a no tresspassing sign on it so you can file legal charges if it is disturbed.
    • Make sure the sink is clean...don't put excess dental plaster down the sink or it will clog up.
  • Your blocks are precise and make your final product look well constructed and authentic.
  • Develop an understanding of working successfully with complex and professional model building materials.
  • Learn how to stage and manage a long term building project.
  • You include a project plan/outline in your final portfolio
  • This plan has a time schedule/calendar.
  • You leave the techlab clean and all of your materials appear organized each day.
  • When you finish: Paint the stucture and use foam to make scenery for it to be displayed upon.
  • the website has scenery info under Tips & Tricks
  • Increase your repetoire of art and craft skills
  • Develop the ability to make a scaled engineering prototype model.
  • pics
  • mad praise from the Vista Vine