ARCD501 COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN STUDIO
| Course Code: | 8580501 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 6 (6.00 - 3.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 14.0 |
| Department: | Computational Design and Fabrication Technologies in Architecture (International Joint Program) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ARZU SORGUÇ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, it is first expected that:
Students will develop basic knowledge in understanding computational design
Students will understand new architectural geometries
Students will be able to develop parametric design models
Students will be able to question digital media as a design medium rather than a medium for representation
Students will be familiar with fabrication technologies.
Course Content
Digital design paradigm, computational design thinking, computer aided design in architecture, computer aided fabrication/ manufacturing in architecture, generative systems in design, design and scripting.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the successful students are expected to:
Be able to follow up state of art computational technologies
Be able to use at least one parametric design software
Be able to design the design process in an algorithmic way
Be able to use at least one fabrication technology in a competent way