ARCH 3590: Introduction to Computation and Fabrication (Fall 2012)
Instructor: Anne Leonhardt with Zach Downey
Assistant: Brian Ringley
Course Description
This course is an introduction to digital fabrication. It will explore the qualities of materials such as wood, concrete, and plastics in the context of computational design and digital fabrication thinking and techniques. Projects will provide students with experience in the use of a variety of tools, equipment, concepts, and emerging digitally-driven technologies, including parametric rule-based design, subtractive fabrication, assembly techniques, and iterative design processes.
Course Schedule
{00} W 08/29/12: Intro to Parametrics - GH3D UI, Component Types, Logic Intro
{01} W 09/05/12: Parametrics II - Points, Vectors, Patterning w/Attractors
{02} W 09/12/12: Parametrics III - Curves, Data Trees, Laser Cutter Workshop
{03} W 09/19/12: Parametrics IV - Operators, Conditionals, Logic, Lists
{04} W 09/26/12: NO CLASSES SCHEDULED
{05} W 10/03/12: Parametrics V - Surfaces, Primitives, Boxes, Srf Instantiation
{06} W 10/10/12: CLASSES ON MONDAY SCHEDULE
{07} W 10/17/12: Parametrics VI - Introduction to RhinoCAM
{08} W 10/24/12: Intro to CNC Fabrication, Desk Crits
{09} W 10/31/12: Parametrics VII - Fabrication and Assembly
{10} W 11/07/12: Parametrics VIII - Advanced Surfacing, Parametric Precedents
{11} W 11/14/12: Parametrics IX - Advanced Curves, Desk Crits
{12} W 11/21/12: Desk Crits, TBA
{13} W 11/28/12: Desk Crits, TBA
{12} W 12/05/12: Desk Crits, TBA
{12} W 12/12/12: Desk Crits, TBA
{12} W 12/19/12: Final Reviews
Course Links
ARCH 3590 F12 Video Tutorials
ARCH 3590 F12 Grasshopper Definitions
Course Images
Shared Course Files
NYCCT students
Developed with the support of the
National Science Foundation's
ATE Program