Senior Project Reflection

1) Positive Statement

What I am most proud of in my 2 hour presentation is how fluid the process was from answer to answer, and every answer related to one another because throughout the presentation and activities I made the audience understand that a client is their number one priority when designing a structure. 

2)
a) Personally I would give myself an E because (1) I created a classroom set-up that was directly related to my research and in result enhanced the experience and involvement of the audience and made my presentation to them much more effective. The set-up will not only improve my presentation but the presentations of those who follow and use my setup, like Shannon. (2) I was an effective user of technology who in fact showcased creativity through the use of pictures, activities, and media (3) I gave the audience my perspective on architecture which in result made them see architecture through a new perspective as I did after going through senior year. The audience gradually improved in sketching, scale drawing, and understanding of 3D objects because of the tips that I gave them in every activity.

b) P- because despite the missing interviews I was still in the same position as others who also got a P the problem was that finding service learning was more important than my interviews so they weren't turned in on time. Missing the service learning check should of also not penalized me, every architect I asked would say the same thing which was that there was nothing I could possibly do for 50 hours because they have no work. I also have still worked hard with researching throughout the year despite taking 3 college classes. I have also gained a product in the end of the year despite being in the position of completing 50 hours of service learning and 30 hours of independent component in less than a month.

3) I improved in sketching, scale drawing, and understanding of 3D objects which in result will help me when I begin college because that's when I will begin to use them according to Henry Funes, student of Architecture at Cal Poly, Pomona.

4) Finding service learning in the architectural field!

5) As said earlier, Henry Funes has told me that what he is having me practice is used in his architecture classes. He had me make a cube where 1/3 of the volume was taken out in a complex way in order to understand how structure are affected with ever little modification. He also had me do Revit Auto CAD which, confirmed by Michael Powell, Project Manager, MICA, was used in the architectural industry and actually puts the designer ahead of the competition if one becomes fluent with the program.

2 hour presentation

2 hour template: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7jQM_GW0goqcW5KQWZYZW9Genc

Service Learning

Content:

 Literal 

Log...51 hours.. Contacts.. Henry Funes: 562-572-4620....Michael Powell: 909-578-7961.....Juan C. Araya: 909-869-5143

Interpretive 

The most important thing I have gained from this experience is understanding how the environment and geography ties directly to the construction of a building. This is important to understand because one must design a house according to environment and geography in order to truly get the best benefit, energy wise, out of the sustainable structure.

Applied 

Going to service learning with Michael Powell was what helped me gain the best answer out of my essential question because no matter what Michael wanted to do to the structure, he would have to consult to his client first. This proves that one must understand the occupants intended use of the structure if not the client will find no use in the structure and consequently be unsatisfied. 

Working Bib

Working Bib

Research Towers

Research Towers

Independent Component 2

I, Melvin Rodriguez, affirm that I have done 30 hours of work that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work

              I have completed 30 hours of work by doing activities recommended by Dr. Fernandes, an architect, and Henry, a student of architecture at Cal Poly Pomona. These activities include scale drawing, sketching, practicing on the CAD program (Computer-Aided Design), constructing a craft of my own, and understanding 3D objects and their volume. Doing these activities would cause me to get more familiar to architectural concepts, and thus help me understand my topic that much more. The minimum time was passed easily as drawing requires a lot of time and effort, the CAD program required hours of lecture from my service learning, as well as videos to better understand the program before I even began to use it. I also spent a few hours analyzing my house to see the measures and most accurately replicate the structure into the CAD program the best I can. Every day I naturally sketch so this accumulated into my hours as well. When it was all done I knew that my essential question was going to be that much easier to answer. Through the process of completing my independent component I saw that architects have to see things from another perspective. For example, a box is not a square, it is a cube, if you take one side of that box you will be affecting the four sides around the one that was removed. The other thing I learned was gaining a mental picture of a certain object that measures a certain amount, and use that measure when trying to scale a part of a structure. For example, When designing my own home through CAD, I imagined my 10 foot basketball court laying across my room and noted that my room might be a little more than ten feet wide. Last, but not least, I learned that dedication is important when designing a structure. While Henry was lecturing me he noted that the architecture studio is always open because students usually stay over night to finish their work. He said that sleep was something an architect has to give up in order to get the job done because there will be nights were the project is due the next morning.




Calendar: Architecture Independent Component 2


Evidence:

From 2D.............

 To improved 2D..... (I deleted my kitchen wall, rookie mistake..)

To 3D.....

 Construction through cardboard material...

Scale Drawing & 3D understanding

Sketching

Helping 2013

Interviewed: Joseph Luna

04/24/2012

1. What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?

Joey: I plan to do something involving criminal investigation because that is what I will potentially do in the future.

I told him to talk to Jaime Cervantes for help on his topic because he is doing something related to criminal investigation so he may help him out in order to get connections.

2.  What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning which is due prior to senior year?

Joey: I want to work with my local police station for 10 hours.

I told him that it is a good idea, and it would be better to get commitment from that police station were he would get the fifty hours for senior year as well as the 10 hours in the summer.

3. What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?

Joey: I want to get ideas for next year which can help me present and see the good and the bad things that they do in the presentation and carry the good onto my presentation.

4. What questions do you have about senior project?

Joey: Is there any specific way I have to write my essential question?

Make sure your answer is not too general and that every word in the essential question helps people understand what you are trying to find.  
I told him not to worry too much on his essential question because he will get a lot of help next year during class.