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8:11 PM, Monday April 3rd 2023

On one hand, your drawings continue to demonstrate a well developing understanding of 3D space, but on the other hand, you are not following the methodologies I specifically pointed you to in my previous feedback. This includes most specifically:

Looking at your actual constructions (especially this one) we can see some more specificity, and I can see where you've rounded off some of the outer corners appropriately, your process as a whole definitely still relies in a lot of guesswork/estimation when it comes to translating information from the fairly bare and nonspecific orthograhpic plans to the actual 3D constructions. This suggests that you didn't really attempt to address the points I drew to your attention.

As such, I'm going to ask you to try the two vehicle constructions again - this time being sure to apply what is demonstrated in that mouthwash demo, and what is described in the sections I called out to you. You are entirely capable of this, but it seems like you didn't necessarily give yourself the time necessary to go through and process the information that was being laid out. If there are elements you're uncertain about, or have questions, feel free to ask - but do take care to ensure you're going through everything that's being shared.

Next Steps:

Please submit two more vehicle constructions.

When finished, reply to this critique with your revisions.
6:16 PM, Sunday April 16th 2023

https://imgur.com/a/4ewztyP

Ok. I think I get it now (hopefully). I would kindly request more orthographic examples for future students. I think the demos I used did not focus on the orthographic approach as much as I think you were looking for. Which I fully understand is difficult with the great amount of time spent reviewing homework.

This round I tried to tune in closely to the mouthwash and mouse examples since those prioritized the orthrographic approach over say the cab demo or the shelby mustang demo. I also did my best to find ways to break down curves into a series of lines that could later be softened into a curve.

Anyways, feedback always welcome.

9:15 PM, Sunday April 16th 2023

This is looking considerably better. You've delved into considerably more depth with your orthographic plans, and you've clearly been focused on making clear decisions, each of which were then translated to your 3D construction. As such, I'll go ahead and mark this lesson - and the course as a whole - as complete.

It is of course our intention to add more examples, as we overhaul the course as a whole to integrate more of the points we've found to be of particular importance throughout the many critiques we've done over the years, so no request is necessary. It's just going to take time. Once we get through the earlier lessons, we should be able to pick up pace to developing the course as a whole to integrate these elements, but unfortunately for the time being it is necessary to share such information in critiques, as I have done with you here.

Anyway! Congratulations on sticking through it all and completing the course.

This critique marks this lesson as complete.
3:32 PM, Monday April 17th 2023

Thanks for your patience. Was going for the record for 'took longest to complete' (I kid).

But truely thank you for all the hard work you put into the course. I know its helped a ton in my understanding of 3D space but additionally your passion for sharing your skills in an accesible way is admirable.

Best of luck as you continue to overhaul the course. I have no doubt it will be worth the blood, sweat, and tears.

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