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Shany Barath

Intermediate - Autumn 2011

33 Bedford Square-
Ground Floor Back
Wednesdays, 2-5pm

 

This course will experiment with systemic procedures and speculate on the possibilities of production modes as both performative and sensual aspects of digital craft. Working at the interaction between computed geometry, material properties [melting points, colour, translucency] and machinic inputs [drill bits, speed, temperature], we will explore the production of geometrical articulation as the negotiation parameter between the machine and the material. Through our ability to design directly in the information level, we will seek a novel range of control sensibilities, and trigger a generative approach towards the craft of carving/contouring. Defining “practical” design issues related to architectural cladding /panelling systems as our design framework, we will then activate material properties in order to explore the boundaries of digital techniques, material behaviour and fabrication methods as the source for imaginative material effects. Using Rhino3D as our fundamental digital platform and incorporating defined algorithmic logics; the setup of the task will be to develop a panelling prototype demonstrating speculative material effects using CNC milling.

 

Image: Course
Image Credit: ShaGa Studio - Coastal Ecotypes (CNC Fabrication/High Density Foam, Wax, Sand)
  • Session 1: Wednesday 5th Oct:

  • -Introduction to subtractive fabrication processes, surface articulation and systemic procedures.

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  • Session 2: Wednesday 12th Oct:

  • -Analogue mood boards – defining material behaviour | effect
    -Exploring the digital toolbox

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  • Session 3: Wednesday 19th Oct:

  • -Generation of data patterns – digital material sequences
    -Parametric code environment

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  • Session 4: Wednesday 26th Oct:

  • -Multiple effects – parametric differentiation.
    -Parametric code environment.

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  • Session 5: Wednesday 9th Nov:

  • -Work in progress.
    -Fabrication _ Digital Prototyping Lab.

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  • Session 6: Wednesday 16th Nov:

  • -Work in progress.
    -Fabrication _ Digital Prototyping Lab.

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  • Session 7: Wednesday 23rd Nov:

  • -Finalization of paneling system.
    -Fabrication _ Digital Prototyping Lab.

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  • Session 8: Wednesday 30th Nov:

  • -Prototype Presentation
    -Submission Deadline (by 5.00pm)

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  • Friday 2nd Dec:

  • -Department Submission

  • Enrolled Students

  • Ping-Hsiang Chen
    Roman Lovegrove
    Cheng Feng Men
    Pavlos Pieridis
    Justin Hin Yeung Tsang
    Federico Turina
    Alyssa Ueno
    Jonathan Chi Ho Wong
    Sarvenaz Yassari
    Mo Zheng

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  • *Please note, any students unable to be enrolled in a MS Autumn 2011 course will be prioritised for enrolment for the Winter 2012 term.

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