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Unit 66 – 3D ModellingHA5 – Sidekick Task 1 – Project Charter Use these prompts to create a written charter for your project.

Skills Audit – Review your strengths and weaknesses and confidence in the following areas:

Project ManagementI could have managed the project better by using my time wisely. If I were to do this again, I would have a clear plan of what I am doing and plan ahead using the time I have to complete the tasks and not waste too much time on the research. Research and Ideas GenerationThe research and ideas generation went well; there were plenty of images of robots to look at. I looked at various images of sidekick robots and normal robots of different types to see the way their bodies looked and to get an idea of the different features I could use. Drawing TechniquesThe drawing techniques I used for the design pack included the use of a HB pencil for the sharpness which resulted in a clearer drawing. I had drawn the font, back and side of my sidekick robot using the square guides for precise proportions. Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

NewTek LightWave - ModelerAfter I had learned the tools and keyboard shortcuts for modeler, I found using the software very easy to use and I would use it again. I feel confident using the software and the keyboard shortcuts.

Assignment Structure – Ask yourself the following questions:

Are you clear about the timescale available?I am clear about the timescale available but I still could have used the time I had in a better way.Do you understand what elements of the unit are being assessed?I understand what elements of the units are being assessed. Do you understand the scenario and the reasons for carrying out the assignment?I do understand.Have you visited the Second Life community and the SL Market Place? What are your impressions?No I haven’t. What is your goal for this assignment?My goal is to create a 3D robot sidekick using the software modeler working from a design pack I created and recording my progress on a production log and schedule.

Constraints – What is going to cause you problems in this project (technical, time, legal and ethical issues etc.) and what will you do to solve these problems?

The main problem I had was no having the software at home.