ARK-E2515 - Parametric Design, 12.01.2021-16.02.2021

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Basic knowledge of parametric design thinking, the transformation of concepts into geometric operations and the implementation of these operations in a graphic scripting editor.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 12.01.2021 - 16.02.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Toni Kotnik

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Toni Kotnik

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course is an introduction into fundamental concepts of parametric design thinking in architecture and landscape architecture using Grasshopper, a plug- in to Rhinoceros. The course covers basics of geometry of curves and surfaces, NURBS-geometry and mesh geometry as well as data handling. It is taught as intense one-week long workshop at the beginning of the summer teaching period.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Assessment is based on the evaluation of the exercises and the final design exercise.

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    For 3 cr the total workload is 81 hrs consisting of input lectures (20 hrs), exercises (25 hrs), and final design exercise (36 hrs).

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Course reader and technical manuals will be provided to students in digital format over MyCourses.

Prerequisites

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Working knowledge of Rhinoceros (basic knowledge of NURBS curves & surfaces)

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