This module will be suspended until further notice.
Course Description
This course introduces students to the concepts and tools of computational design and manufacturing. Topics include: computational design and data acquisition(advanced geometry representations, procedural modeling, 3D scanning), physics-based modeling and simulation (kinematic mechanisms, solid mechanics, material modeling, finite element method), and an introduction to fabrication methods with a focus on additive manufacturing (e.g., 3D printing).
Learning Objectives
After completing the course, students will be able to:
- Implement fundamental methods for computational fabrication.
- Apply software systems for computational design and fabrication.
- Analyze the physical property on the geometric modeling process for fabrication; conduct simulation for the model and measure the physical property of the 3D printed model.
- Analyze research papers in computational fabrication.
Measurable Outcomes
Successful students will be able to:
- Know and understand the basic concepts of computational design, simulation and fabrication methods.
- Implement fundamental algorithms for computational fabrication.
- Use software systems for computational design and fabrication.
- Design geometric models for fabrication, predict their physical behavior using computational simulation, fabricate the models, e.g. using 3D printing or laser
cutting, and measure their physical properties. - Analyze and understand latest research papers in computational fabrication.
Pre-Requisite/ Co-requisite/ Mutually Exclusive Subject(s)
- B or above in Digital World, or instructor’s approval