Summer Workshop. Design & Parametric Fabrication

The course is offered in a hybrid format. Participants may choose to take only the first part through online sessions, or complete the entire course. The second part can be attended either in person or online, according to the participant’s preference.

In this edition, the course is offered in a hybrid format. Participants may choose to take only the first part through online sessions, or complete the entire course. The second part can be attended either in person or online, according to the participant’s preference.

PROGRAM
The course is organized in an intensive way so any student without previous knowledge in 3D modeling or Rhino, may get a solid base for going into parametric design. For that, we use Grasshopper, a free graphical algorithm editor tightly integrated with Rhino’s 3-D modeling tools. Unlike RhinoScript, Grasshopper requires no knowledge of programming or scripting, but still allows designers to build form generators from the simple to the awe-inspiring.

Last week, the work is more intensive to learn the different advantages of using digital fabrication systems.

Students not only learn how to 3D model, but also will implement various strategies to obtain structures of complex models, analyze, calculate, interact with the physical environment etc. with the chance of manufacture different models with CNC technology, like cutting laser, milling machine and 3D printers. The final goal is to create, design and 3D model a cool object, prototype or sculpture using Rhino and Grasshopper and make it real with the digital machines we have.

Basic prototyping materials are included in the course fee.

COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is divided into two parts, with different units spread over 4 weeks:

PART I (Online)

UNIT 1: 3D MODELING with RHINOCEROS / 24 hours
UNIT 2: PARAMETRIC DESIGN with GRASSHOPPER I / 24 Hours
UNIT 3: PARAMETRIC DESIGN with GRASSHOPPER – II / 24 Hours

PART II, optional (Onsite / Online)

DIGITAL FABRICATION SYSTEMS/ 28 Hours