COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: RESEARCH ON FABRICATION

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 514	C	8	3	0	0	3	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Anna Yunitsyna
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	The course deals with the main principles of creation of 2D files and 3D models for the purpose of fabrication (3D Printing, CNC milling & engraving). Digital tools help designers conceptualise, communicate, and evaluate their ideas. Students will learn the basics of preparation of the 3d models and details outlines for the digital fabrication. The course includes the use of Rhinoceros, Grasshopper for Rhino, AutoCAD, and the specific software for laser cutting and 3d printing. The set of lectures is devoted to explain the main fabrication techniques and to demonstrate the process of the file preparation using specific software and to further use of the equipment of Digital Fabrication Lab.
Course Objectives:	The course deals with the main principles of creation of 2D files and 3D models for the purpose of fabrication (3D Printing, CNC milling & engraving). Digital tool help designers to ideate, communicate and evaluate their ideas. Students will learn the basics of preparation of the 3d models and details outlines for the digital fabrication. The course includes the use of the Rhinoceros, Grasshopper for Rhino, Autocad and the specific software for the laser cutting and 3d printing. The set of lectures is devoted to explain the main fabrication techniques and to demonstrate the process of the file preparation using specific software and further use of the equipment of Digital Fabrication Lab. Examination of Rhino modeling tools for fabrication purposes, techniques for 3D print editing files, ways to optimize your files for fabrication, preparation of files with layers for engraving and laser cutting machines and overview to the machinery is included in the course. During the course students will develop three projects and produce them using the Lab equipment.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction into the course. Student’s work: Division into groups. Introduction into the first project
2	Main principles of work of laser cutting machine. Demonstration of laser cutting and laser engraving techniques. Student’s work: First concepts and ideas. First sketches.
3	Main principles of work of 3d printing machine. Demonstration of 3d printing. Student’s work: Preparation of the production files for the first project
4	Production of the first project Student’s work: 5min PPT presentation on the first project + A3 poster.
5	Production of model using slicing. Preparation of files + demonstration Student’s work: Division into groups. Introduction into the first project.
6	Production of model using intersecting planes. Waffle generation. Preparation of files + demonstration. Student’s work: First concepts and ideas. First sketches
7	Production of model using finger joints. Application of script + demonstration. Student’s work: Drawing of the 3d model. Application of the parametric design to surfaces. Preparation of the production files
8	Midterm
9	Production of model for the second project
10	Introduction into the final project. Group division Student’s work: 5min PPT presentation on the second project + A3 poster
11	Choice of the production technique. Preparation of the production files
12	Production of model for the second project (Phase 1)
13	Production of model for the second project (Phase 2)
14	Student’s presentations: Final model

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Digital Fabrication In Architecture. Nick Dunn, Laurence King Publishing, 2012
Other References:
Laboratory Work:	Yes
Computer Usage:	Yes
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To close the gap between the virtual model, hand produced sketch and the real world fabrication
2	Be able to formulate the conceptual approach towards the design of a small object and to bring the concept from the rough idea to the working pieces
3	Demonstrate the ability to use specific modeling software and to use the laser cutting machine and 3d printing machine
4	Be able to pass from the theoretically established concept to the working 3d model and further to the real model

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	2
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	4
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process	5
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	5
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design	3
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	4
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	2
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them	3
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition	1
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects	3
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.	1
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment	1
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects	1

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Project	2	30
Quiz	1	10
Laboratory	1	20
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	5	75
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	3	8	24
Final examination	1	3	3
Other			0
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6