Architecture 206/517: Digital Design & Fabrication
Spring 2009

Instructors: Andrew Cocke

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Course description - ARCH206/517 Digital Design & Fabrication (3 cr.) Lecture. This elective course will introduce students to new technologies which deal with Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM). A number of design problems will be assigned in which students will investigate the potential of the computer's ability to rapid prototype assemblies in quick succession. The primary focus of this course will deal with the use of the computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinery. Students will investigate the transformation of 2-D drawings into 3-D forms and visa versa. Students will be expected to learn the Rhinoceros 3d and MasterCAM, the Co2 laser cutter, the Microsribe Digitizer and the 3 axis milling machine. Design problems will also focus on how this process can inform the design and construction of architectural elements. Ultimately, this course aims to provide students with a conceptual framework and skill set for integrating CNC tools into existing design methodologies. Prerequisite: None.

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