Tectonic Grounds

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 Hours

Knowledge of CAD drawing
Workable knowledge of Rhino preferred

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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This subject will be exploring digital fabrication techniques, physical computing and rapid (laser-cut) 1:1 prototyping to deliver a 1:1 folly.

The subject will have an emphasis on hands-on exploration of spatial and creative processes will challenge the role of drawing, making and constructing skills within today’s technology.

Tectonic Grounds will involve teamwork and will be focussed on creating an interdisciplinary approach to utilise computing tools (digital + physical) for architectural design.

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Identify emerging digital trends in practice
• Develop design ideas through rapid prototyping
• Demonstrate an understanding of design tools such as grasshopper, arduino and their direct application into a final design product.
• Communicate design solutions by means of sketches, drawings and oral presentations.

1. Design presentation (Oral presentation with accompanying visual sketches and diagrams), due week 1, (30%), equivalent to 1,500 words.
2. Final Design Presentation (Oral presentation with accompanying visual sketches and diagrams with working pavilion), due week 2, (60%), equivalent to 3,000 words.
3. Participation in tasks within the workshop, continuing assessment, (10%)

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Written, verbal and visual presentation of ideas
• Time management, including designing within specific time frames
• Methods of documentation
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Ability to understand construction constraints and strategies using digital and physical modelling