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, laser cutters, CNC mills, and 3D printers, students with a variety of interests can build the elements of detailed models, fabricate a range of finished objects, or even create landscapes incorporating highly articulated surfaces. 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 (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@iit.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_Paramectric_Drill
Video:
Class-04:
Assignment:
Arch_433_A04_3D_Surface_Assignment
Video:
Class-05:
Assignment:
Arch_433_A05_3D_Flip_Milling_Assignment
Video:
Class-06:
Assignment:
Arch_433_A06_Half_Scale_Partial_Prototype
Class-07:
Present Partial Prototypes
Work in Class on Midterm Assignment
Class-08:
Work in Class on Midterm Assignment
Class-09:
Midterm Presentation
Assignment for the rest of the semester:
Arch_433_FA23_Pavilion_Final_Assignment
Final Project Pavilion Videos: