Week 4 _lab 2 (E-learning)

Does multi-tasking give you a real or false sense of having accomplished something?

Although multi-tasking can allow me to get things many things done in a short timeframe, it gives me a false sense of accomplishment as I do not feel that I have completed something. This is because I am not able to concentrate on doing each task and completing it with full effort as I need to do other tasks concurrently.

Is learning 3D and design different from learning programming, or is all learning the same? Why?

Yes, it is absolutely different. For me, programming is something more complicated as we need to memorize all the codes and their functions. Sometimes there will be some errors that we need to find it out and use the knowledge we have learned to solve it. While learning 3D design, we can try to design something new and special that we like as compared with learning programming. It requires our creativity and technique to apply it.

The article states that “Learning is actually a very complex operation for an individual”. Do you agree with this? Do you feel that you approach your learning in the best way – if yes, how, and if no, how can you change your work style?

Yes learning is indeed very complex for an individual. For me, I have a poor memory and have difficulty memorizing the things that I have learned. Sometimes, I will take very long to absorb the contents and thus have to seek help from my lecturers and friends. I prefer to learn or revise with a group of friends.

What are your thoughts about the last paragraph in the extract?

I will agree with the writer about doing something really hard rather than do really easy stuffs (just like the law students). In life, if you always choose the easier way out, you will never be able to reach your maximum potential.

Should your lecturers also focus on your work attitude, or just leave you to sink or swim on your own? Why?

I think my lecturers should focus on both. No doubt we should be given the space to grow and shine, we might be lost midway without the proper guidance from our lecturers. 

Week 3: Lab 2

Track Modeling

Exercise 1

During this lab, we learn to model different sections of track, a straight section and 

a curved section.

Straight section of track

Curved section of track


Reflection : 

When I was doing this exercise, the process is rather smooth and the tutorial is quite easy to follow. Thus, I didn't face much problems. However, there were some steps that i can't understand and follow. After seeking help from my teacher, I can continue my exercise and complete it. In this section, I can learn how to do different sections of track by using the Create Polygon Tool, the Insert Edge Loop Tool and outliner. We just need to do an adjustment in the Create Bend Deformer Options dialog and set Curvature to 1, the track can be turned into a curved track easily.

Modeling an Antique Washboard

Exercise 2

In this section, we use box modeling to create the elements of an antique washboard and assemble them using the align tool then link the objects together...  

Antique Washboard

Reflection : 

Actually when I was modeling this wasboard, I can follow all the steps except for the align tool which is used to place all the parts together. It was very difficult for me to do the adjustment because I don't really know how to use the panels to align the parts. Thus, I use the move tool to shift the parts to where I wanted it to be. Overall, it is rather enjoyable and was not a very difficult exercise.  :)

Week 2: Lab 2

Gear & Cardboard Box Modeling

Learning how to extrude faces and make a gear

Gear

  

Exercise 1 :

Make a cardboard modeling

Original Box

Exercise 2 :

Create another cardboard box, but this time one of the flaps must be torn and hanging off

Torn box

Reflection : I had problem understanding the tutorial from the start thus I have to redo the boxes over and over again. After many attempts, I finally managed to construct the boxes. Though it is very time consuming, I find the process very interesting and will look forward to constructing other models.

Week 2: Lab 1

Toy Blocks Modeling

Exercise 1 :

Learning how to do some basic block shapes

Basic block shapes

Exercise 2 :
Using Boolean and Beveling objects to make a
toy train

Reflection :  This is a very fun exercise that allowed me to see how various shapes can be combined to form an object. I am amazed by how a polygon can be transformed into many different forms. Did not face major difficulty when constructing the train.