ARCH360 Digital Architecture and Fabrication

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Course Code Course Title Weekly Hours* ECTS Weekly Class Schedule
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ARCH360 Digital Architecture and Fabrication 1 1 4
Prerequisite Junior Standing It is a prerequisite to

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E-mail TBA
Assistant - Assistant E-mail
Course Objectives Students will be instructed in the principles of 3-D modeling using Rhinoceros NURBS modeling software. In a laboratory setting, students will have an opportunity to practice the strategies and methods commonly used in creating and solving 2-D and 3-D geometric problems. Information given in lectures and demonstrations will address aspects of modeling free-form curves, surfaces, and solids. Students will be introduced to a variety of 3-D model applications as they are used in illustration, engineering, design, documentation drawing, entertainment, and animation.
Textbook Rhinoceros Level 1 and 2 Training Manual.
Additional Literature
  • Schodek, D., Bechthold, M., Griggs, K., Kao, K.M., and Steinberg, M., Digital Design and  Manufacturing, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. New Jersey, 2005.  Bertol, D., Designing Digital Space, An Architects Guide to Virtual Reality, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.  New Jersey, 1997. 
Learning Outcomes After successful  completion of the course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of various methods of digital fabrication
  2. Demonstrate understanding of principles of digital fabrication and digital workflows
  3. Introduce principles of digital workflows
  4. Introduce principles of rapid prototyping
  5. Demonstrate understanding of 3D modeling concept
  6. Develop basic geometry including curves, solids, and surfaces
Teaching Methods Weekly studio-based lectures (3 hours per week). The students will work with the teacher on the assigned design task. The teacher will take a part as a project manager, learner-centred and interactive/participative methods will be emphasized throughout the studio. An incomplete project will not be considered for the final presentation.
Teaching Method Delivery Face-to-face Teaching Method Delivery Notes
WEEK TOPIC REFERENCE
Week 1 Overview of the course content. Rhino interface. Modeling environment. Level 1; Chapter 2-3
Week 2 Lecture: Vision and History. Introduction of Design Tasks 01: Folding Level 1; Chapter 4-5
Week 3 Tutorial 01 From Physical to Digital. Level 1; Chapter 6
Week 4 Lecture: Digital Fabrication. Tutorial 02 Form Finding and Assigning Function to Form. Level 1; Chapter 7
Week 5 Lecture: Preparation of the files. Tutorial 03_Folding From Digital to Physical. Level 1; Chapter 8-9
Week 6 Lecture: Materials/Modeling. Tutorial 04 Preparation of the files, cutting, and preparation for presentation. Level 1; Chapter 10-12
Week 7 Preparation for submission. Level 1; Chapter 13-14
Week 8 MIDTERM PRESENTATION
Week 9 Introduction of Design Task 02: Sectioning/Contouring. Tutorial 05: Sectioning/Contouring. Level 2; Chapter 3-4
Week 10 Tutorial 06: Form Finding and Assigning Function to Form. Cutting and preparation for presentation. Level 2; Chapter 5
Week 11 Interm PRESENTATION Sectioning/Contouring Techniques Level 2; Chapter 7-8
Week 12 Non-working day
Week 13 Lecture: About the Process. Introduction of Design Task 03: Panneling Tool. Tutorial 07: Paneling Tool Level 2; Chapter 9
Week 14 Tutorial 08: Form Finding and Assigning Function to Form. Level 2; Chapter 14-15
Week 15 Preliminary model and material presentation. Improvement of the models. Cutting and preparation for presentation.
Assessment Methods and Criteria Evaluation Tool Quantity Weight Alignment with LOs
Final Exam 1 30 1,2,3,4,5,6
Semester Evaluation Components
Midterm Presentation 1 30 3,4,5,6
Term Presentation 1 30 3,4,5,6
In-Class Activity 1 10 3,4
***     ECTS Credit Calculation     ***
 Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours
Lecture Hours 2 4 8 Assignments 1 8 8
Home Study 3 14 42 Active Tutorials 1 6 6
In-term Exam Study 6 2 12 Final Exam Study 6 2 12
Term Project/Presentation 6 2 12
        Total Workload Hours = 100
*T= Teaching, P= Practice ECTS Credit = 4
Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey Last Update Date: 13/02/2024
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