ARPL 551 Digital Tools I
This course will provide an introduction to basic 3d modeling, rendering and fabrication of architectural projects using a variety of digital design tools. Coursework will be focus on applications that will expand a student's capacity to design, represent and explore their architectural, tectonic and spatial ideas. Emphasis will be on various 3D modeling techniques used to create and manipulate architectural space and its components as well as to produce models for various digital fabrication techniques. This class is designed for students with beginner-to-intermediate computer skills.