Model Making
Paper outline of the room. Without any additions to the room, it provides a basic feel of using paper to create a model.
In preparation to build the room in cardboard I created extensive notes of the dimensions in the scale 1:40cm.
Using thin cardboard, I created a small replica of the room. I had slits in the outside of the room as a way to create a puzzle piece feel.
Then creating the actual model with the scale 1:10 I used the already gathered measurements from the previous attempt and addressed it to 1:10 scale. I also included the shapes I would need to cut out of the cardboard to assist with creating the model.
The 1:10 scale model made in cardboard. The difference between using the three types of materials: paper, thin cardboard and thick cardboard. It was evident that paper is easier to cut in straight lines whilst cardboard was easier to maintain its shape whilst I connected the parts. Creating the models in cardboard also included the use of adhesive glue which often left my workspace and hands very sticky.
Using magazines collected from the college, I created stickers to place around the outside of the room as well as on the furniture of the room.
I used magazines, pamphlets and other items found around the college representing the nature of the room as a college dorm room and to add some colour into the room.
Following this, I created a replica of the house that I lived in Melbourne.