Arch 433 Intro to Digital Fabrication Fall 2024

Arch 433 Intro to Digital Fabrication

Course Description:
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of computer-aided fabrication from concept development and modeling through digital file creation and cutting processes. Using CAD/CAM software, and CNC mills. The course stresses the integration of the complete thought process from concept development to pre-visualization to detailed modeling to fabrication setup and finishing. Students gain a solid understanding of the rapidly developing world of CAD/CAM techniques while acquiring specific long-term skills in software-based modeling and machine-assisted fabrication.

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:

Arch_433_FA24_Syllabus

Professor:

Alphonso Peluso: peluso@iit.edu