Module Details
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Title PARAMETRIC DESIGN AND DIGITAL FABRICATION 1
Code ARCH729
Coordinator Mr A Agkathidis
Architecture
Asterios.Agkathidis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To gain knowledge in the use of parametric modelling tools digital/fabrication techniques and apply them in the design and production of a prototype component.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and application of parametric tools.

Students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and application of digital fabrication techniques.

Students will be able to demonstrate ability to present and communicate design and fabrication process.

Students will be able to demonstrate ability to apply digital fabrication techniques in relation to meteriality.

Syllabus
1  Weekly tutorials, workshops and presentations.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Tutorial - Weekly tutorials, workshops, reviews and presentations

None

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     24
Weekly tutorials, workshops, reviews and presentations
      24
Timetable (if known)     None
  		       
Private Study 126
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  A digital portfolio/  January   100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:
  • Agkathidis, A. (2016). Generative Design: Form Finding Techniques in Architecture. London: Laurence King Publishing.
  • Agkathidis, A. (Ed.) (2010). Digital Manufacturing in Design and Architecture.Amsterdam: BIS Publishers.
  • Agkathidis, A. (Ed.) (2009). Modular Structures in Design and Architecture. Amsterdam: BIS Publishers.
  • Dunn, N. (2012), Digital Fabrication in Architecture, London: Laurence King Publishing. Kolarevic, B. (2003). Architecture in the digital age: Design and Manufact uring, London: Taylor & Francis.
  • Tedeschi, A. (2014). AAD Algorithms-Aided Design. Parametric strategies using Grasshopper, Brienza: Edizioni Le Penseur.