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Hi! ♥

I'd love to study architecture at university (for 2013), however I have never done any modelling, just sketches?

• Do you need to display 3D work in your portfolio?
• Or is modelling one of the main things you are taught whilst on a course?
• How would I get started with modelling if it is good to have it in your portfolio?

Thank you!

[laurenb11]

Are you doing A level art? You maybe able to bring it in as a part of a project. I was in similar position, i tried some basic card + paper modelling as part of my art exam unit - they weren't great but I took some photos as was able to present them to add to my project. I expect it wouldn't disadvantage you just to have a go. With lots of the architecture courses i've looked at modelling seems quite an important factor in the design process. My advice would be to look at some examples of models and just have a go

[Claire888]

I really isn't neccessary for all of the courses I have looked at, but I started making 3D stuff in my A2 work anyway, just incase. I really enjoyed it, I wasn't making proper architectural spaces just shapes really. For my trial exam piece I had a stereotypical shape of a house made out of MDF and then painted on each side, so they were all seperate. For my final axam piece, I'm starting it tomorrow, I have boards with things stuck on to them like door handles which I will paint over. Once I'm done I will stick all of the boards together so that they make an open 3D shape, almost like corners of rooms. But try not to go into model making (with bits of wood, cardboard and foamboard), as they are going to be experts on it, then something you make without guidance from model makers is likely to look like you are trying too hard to impress.

I would say if you want to give it a go you might as well, it will look more interesting and architecture led in a portfolio and I think it looks really good as a piece of work, I suppose it makes it stand out more which is always a good thing if you're applying to a competitive course like architecture.

[GormlessWonder]

You don't need it, but if you want to try then do conceptual type sculptures in clay or something. For my portfolio I had a random ice cast of an action figure. They're not bothered about buildings. It's difficult to get started with this, if you have no formal art teaching then seek out local courses.

[clareyyyyyyy]

i had no modelling in my portfolio and i still got offers from Glasgow School of art and Sheffield - Cardiff rejected me but not because of lack of 3D work just thought it might help out seeing as everyone here said they had 3D work....

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(Original post by clareyyyyyyy)
i had no modelling in my portfolio and i still got offers from Glasgow School of art and Sheffield - Cardiff rejected me but not because of lack of 3D work just thought it might help out seeing as everyone here said they had 3D work....

Thanks! ♥
I will try to display some 3D work in my portfolio... I guess from the other people who responded to this thread that it doesn't really need to be 3D models of architecture, but anything that shows I can work in 3D.

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[Merell]

I got into the Bartlett with no 3D art. I make wigs, but I didnt actually bring anything to show.
Don't put it in your main portfolio if you dont think your 3D art is very good- by all means take it with you, but it shouldnt be a part of your core presentation if it's not your speciality. (You might end up watering down your portfolio and not looking as good if you include 3d work that is dramatically not the same standard as your 2d work.)

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(Original post by Merell)
I got into the Bartlett with no 3D art. I make wigs, but I didnt actually bring anything to show.
Don't put it in your main portfolio if you dont think your 3D art is very good- by all means take it with you, but it shouldnt be a part of your core presentation if it's not your speciality. (You might end up watering down your portfolio and not looking as good if you include 3d work that is dramatically not the same standard as your 2d work.)

Thanks for your advice. ♥ I think that for my portfolio I will just show off my strongest pieces (I am more of a sketcher and painter) that I have completed in my Fine Art course. After all, I presume that 'how to model properly' will be one of the things you are taught whilst on the course.

I think the Bartlett will be one of my choices when I apply. ♥ Congratulations on getting in.