Digital Basics

The seminar is intended for students in A, S and L with no prior knowledge of Rhino-Grasshopper who want to learn how to use algorithmic and parametric CAD tools.

In this seminar the basics of 3D modeling with Nurbs geometries, as well as algorithmic design in Grasshopper will be learned. The theoretical part of the course consists of informative lectures on the basics of 3-dimensional CAD techniques and parametric design. Teaching units in the software "Grasshopper for Rhino" and weekly exercises form the practical part of the seminar.

3-dimensional designs from points and curves to complex surfaces and solids will be developed. Students will learn to combine these with external influences, such as an illumination scene, and to develop simple spatial responses to them. Tactics for translating digital designs into the physical world are learned in the format of a small model and 3D print.

Students learn to think about spatial issues algorithmically and digitally. They are able to implement and present these via Grasshopper.

The examination is based on biweekly exercises that build on each other. During the course-free period, these will be supplemented by a one-week workshop.

The exercises will be created in Rhino and Grasshopper and submitted in the format of a documentation and two physical models. There is a summary documentation of the results in the form of a printed reader. The deadline for submitting the documentation is March 15.

The first meeting will presumably take place on October 27th.

Literature: Tedeschi, Arturo (2014): AAD – algorithms-aided-design, parametric strategies using Grasshopper.

Details in the Moodle course: t.b.a. (from 01.October)