Remember when I mentioned that one thing I would like to improve on is public speaking? I got through the presentation on the Friday before last but it didn’t go according to plan. When it came to my part of the presentation I was speaking, the talking was okay. However, when I looked at the monitor after I hadn’t clicked for my images and summary to appear on screen. :/ To find some form of recovery I waffled on a bit longer so people could read that slide. Then came the next slide. I was fiddling with the flash pen top – it was somewhat comforting. 
However my right hand, which controlled the mouse decided to become twitchy and make a section of text appear which I wasn’t going to harp on about just yet. So, all in all a slightly embarrassing performance from me. Although next time I’ll know to bring a USB pen lid. 
Ah well, it’s on of those things which, in time, I will get used to.
Aim:
To provide an insight into the use of matrix tooling; also known as a dye which helps form metal into the desired shape when pressure from the hydraulic press is applied, and hydraulic press used in industry for multiple production of hollow-ware and cutlery. To understand the commercial aspects of pressing and its significance to the industry. To develop and present design solutions professionally.
Objective:
To use a range of tools and equipment associated with the pressing technique and understand the principles of good design for this process. To develop ideas for a kitchen knife that uses the process to its full potential. To present a portfolio of design development using a variety of media in a professional manner.
Project:
Using the research and source material gathered in project 1.6 (the presentation), develop ideas through sketches and models to finalise a design proposal for a kitchen knife. You will be introduced to Photoshop on Monday afternoons to help with the design process and to provide the tools to create high quality presentations and promotional material. Once you have selected a successful design, make an aluminium matrix tool from metal supplied, and, following a demonstration of hydraulic presswork, use this technique to make pressed elements in nickel silver to form the knife handle. Stainless steel will be used for the blade to create a fully functioning kitchen knife.
As part of this project you will take part in an organised visit to Sheffield on Thursday 12th February. This will include a visit to the Millennium Gallery and David Mellor’s workshop. The subsidised cost of the coach will be £10 per person, leaving the School of Jewellery at 9.00am and returning for approx 6.30pm.
All quoted from the project brief, with exception of the italised sentences. Right, back to the drawing board now.
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February 8th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
And people say that technology is supposed to make our lives better. Hmm. For me, I use my tablet pen for presentations because I can directly circle stuff on the slide. Unfortunately, issues do crop up every now and then too and I end up with a less than satisfactory presentation.
February 8th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
My hands got all twitchy for a powerpoint presentation once, too. It was weird; I felt confident but apparently my subconscious felt otherwise
At least the talking was okay! The rest of the stuff is minor and can easily be improved for next time
February 11th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
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