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Arc233, Introduction to Digital Fabrication

Project: Casting with Experimental Molds From Vacuum Forming Machine

Students: Afreen Saheed, Sara AlMahmoud, Sherina Althani, Nauman Haq, Nujud Alhussain, Sanoj Sam, Tvisha Negandhi, Zuha Sabbagh

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Outcomes:

These projects work with the vacuum table to form modules that have been modeled and contoured with laser-cutting processes. They create architectural scale modules using plaster and concrete.

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Introduces the concepts, tools, and methods used in digital fabrication practices. Covers the fundamental skills necessary for exploring the role of digital fabrication tools in architecture. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 

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1. Utilize basic fabrication methodologies to generate material assemblies.

2. Plan and implement a workflow for translating digital information into 3- dimensional physical construction. 

3. Employ fundamental techniques of computer-aided design, digital modeling, and digital fabrication to develop and communicate design ideas. 

4. Engage in critical self-reflection in order to evaluate the design process and its results.