Summer Workshop. Design & Parametric Fabrication

This 100 hours course takes place online/in person, during the month of July.

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.

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 and manufacture different models with CNC technology, like laser cutters and engravers, a 3-axis 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 at our Studio.

Basic prototyping materials are included in the course fee.

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

Organized by Controlmad, at our Studio in Madrid.