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Arc233, Introduction to Digital Fabrication

Project: Laser-cutting & Prototyping with Paper

Students: Alina Sebastian, Samrakshana Suresh, Rachel George, Dania Al Darra, 

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Outcomes:

These projects work with image sampling, light quality, and 1:1 prototyping with laser-cutting.  Starting with small paper prototypes before moving up in size and scale, these projects. Structural stability, aesthetic quality, form as a result of consequence, design decisions and manufacturing ability are part of the overall pedagogical agenda. 

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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.