ARH 620 Digitally Generated Morphology

Course Description

In this class, you will learn the essential skills and software necessary to generate and design an architectural proposal using 3D modeling software. You will learn how to use the computer beyond representation as a generative design tool.

Prerequisite: ARH 654 or IAD 611

Software: 3DS Max, Adobe Creative Cloud, V-Ray

Course Learning Outcome

As a result of successfully completing this course, students…

• Will be able to:

  • Incorporate advanced 3D modeling techniques as tools for design and representation.
  • Perform a range of 3D modeling operations utilizing splines, primitives, polygons, modifiers, lofts, meshes and nurbs.
  • Competently animate and render in 3D modeling software.
  • Undertake basic scripting in 3D modeling software.