After successful completion of the course, students are able to approach digital tools for design and fabrication in the Rhinoceros/Grasshopper modelling environments. Basic notions of geometry, programming and machine language will be explained in an applied and project-driven context.
The course offers an introduction to Computational Design and Computational Fabrication in the context of the creative disciplines. From the second half of the 20th century, the use of instructions in the form of codes and algorithms entered the realms of Architecture, Design and the Arts, gradually redefining the boundaries between conception and realization. Originally intended as passive tools to replace human labor and relegated to off-limits research facilities, more recently computers and CNC machines entered our domestic and working environments to actively affect the domains of research, creativity and self-expression. Participants will be exposed to initial theoretical lectures to gain a general overview of the mentioned topics, and will be actively engaged in practical activities to build up the necessary skills in the fields of 3D modelling (Rhinoceros), basic programming (Grasshopper/Python) and machine language (gcode for laser cutting, machining and 3d printing) in order to consciously approach a digital design-to-production workflow.
We only accept students that take part in the Module Form*Design.
The introduction of the course will take place on Monday 7th of March 2022 at 14:00-18:00 in Modelliersaal, Karlsplatz main building, 1.Stiege, 4th floor.
We strongly recommend the participants to attend the complementary course 264.049 'Analytical and Functional Drawing’.
McNeel Rhinoceros v7 is the software platform of choice.
Classes will be held in English.
COVID-19:
If, due to requirements of the federal government or the Vienna University of Technology, it is not possible to hold the course and the examination or the partial performances in presence, the hybrid format will be used. By changing to the hybrid format, the dates announced for the face-to-face course and examination may change.
Submission of a digital model and Produciton of a physical prototype.
Mode of examination: Immanent (In case of change to online format, see "More information" below)
The student has to be enrolled for at least one of the studies listed below
