Computer Aided Design Workshop I

Computer Aided Design:

New and developing digital visualization and design technologies are not only changing the way that products are designed but also, by virtue of the new visual languages that they enable, leaving their mark on the form of the design itself. This course is a practical exploration of the introductory principles and techniques for the design, visualization and presentation of product designs such as consumer products, environments and furniture. You will be taught using commercially available design software packages, with emphasis on imparting principles, concepts and techniques which are portable across other software packages used by the profession.

Two and Three Dimensional Modelling:

Introduction to two and three-dimensional modeling principles and techniques.

Rendering:

Introduction to three-dimensional computer rendering techniques with camera, shader, and lighting effects using rendering engines.

Technical Documentation:

Introduction to technical documentation through the creation of two-dimensional drawings of three-dimensional computer models and output to print media.

Workflow:

Workflows for various modeling and visualization tasks will also be covered, such as working from sketches, orthographic views, development of primary curves and surfaces, and part detailing.

Class assignments:

You will produce a series of increasingly complex assignments and develop a foundation of computer-aided design principles and techniques. Developed through lectures, tutorials, class exercises and peer/instructor feedback sessions.