ARCT40930

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module a student should be able to;

RHINO:

2D operations
1. Demonstrate an ability to use the appropriate line types to generate 2D drawings and the basis for generation of 3D Models.
2. Demonstrate and understanding of how to use 2D operation to edit 3D geometries and vice versa.

3D Operations
1. Demonstrate an ability to develop 3D models from 2D geometries.
2. Demonstrate an ability to edit and develop 3D geometries.

Rendering
1. Demonstrate an ability to apply rendering techniques to 3D Models.

GRASSHOPPER:

Script Construction:
1. Demonstrate in the construction of the script an understanding of importance of controlling the parametric hierarchy of a design project.
2. Understand the ability of transformation operations to introduce contingency into the design development process.

Script Development:
1. Demonstrate an ability to develop a fully integrated parametric model, where a change in an input can successfully alter all the other elements in the model.
2. Demonstrate the ability to explore a particular concern parametrically which may not be possible with conventional rendering techniques.

Script Integration:
1. Understand the integration and application of rendering techniques with the parametric model with a single system focus.
2. Demonstrate a successful parametric integration of form, surface, surface development, structure, detail and fabrication detail.

Indicative Module Content:

Week 1: Introduction to 2D Drawing
Week 2: Basic Parametric Techniques
Week 3: Landscape & Geometry
Week 4: Parametric Structure
Week 5: Maths & Form
Week 6: Surface Development & Fabrication (1)
Week 7: Surface Development & Fabrication (2)
Week 8-12: Final Project - Script Development

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

B. Sc. (Architecture) or equivalent

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Continuous feedback individually to students in-class on skill development and scripting for precedent case study prior to end of term portfolio submission and formal assessment. Some amount of informal self-assessment, to facilitate students to self-monitor and critically evaluate their own work, through in-class discussions around demonstrations and review of other students’ work when presented in-class.