Arch 433 Intro to Digital Fabrication
Course Description:
Course focuses on translating digital models into physical artifacts through CNC milling. Students develop a deep understanding of material constraints, fabrication strategies, and precision detailing, gaining the ability to prototype complex forms. This course establishes the crucial link between virtual design and real-world construction, preparing students to work on a full-scale fabrication project.
Course format:
Students will work individually on CNC skill building assignments. For the midterm students will work in groups of (2 or 3) on a Furniture project. For the Final students will work as one large group to design and build a small pavilion.
Separate Tasks (examples):
Materials Estimate/Budget, Documentation Video, Documentation Book, etc..
Prerequisite: DC3 or permission to take the course
Syllabus:
Professor:
Alphonso Peluso: peluso@IllinoisTech.edu
Class Tutorials and Assignments:
Class-01:
Assignment:
Arch_433_A01_Name_Plate_Assignment
Videos:
Class-02:
Assignment:
Arch_433_A02_2D_Machining_Assignment
Videos:
Class-03:
Assignment:
Arch_433_A03_3D_Surface_Assignment
Video:
Class-05:
Assignment:
Arch_433_A04_3D_Flip_Milling_Assignment
Video:
Class-05:
Assignment:
Arch_433_A05_Half_Scale_Partial_Prototype
Design for CNC – Legacy Website
Midterm Assignment: