ARCH. 380 : INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING IN ARCHITECTURE University of Washington , Department of Architecture, Summer 2008

The Road to Enlightenment

Instructors:

Dan Belcher & Casey Borgen

Office: Arch.Hall G52 (DMG)

Office Hours: Appointment.

TA: Amin Gilani

Office Hours: Tuesday PM:

6:30-7:30 (DigitalCommons)

 

Class meets: Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 9:30

Location: Digital Commons (Gould 007)

 

So What is This About?

Arch 380 is an introductory course to Design Computing. Weekly lectures and laboratory sessions focus on theoretical aspects and practical applications of image processing, drafting, modeling, and rendering. The course begins with an overview of the role of computing in the field of architecture. This introduction is followed by discussions and hands-on experience with selected topics on representation. The course concludes with a broader overview of computation in architecture.

Participation

  1. Provide an overview of the principles, theories, methods that underlie the applications of Design Computing.
  2. Develop abilities to represent architectural designs using a variety of digital tools.
  3. Create awareness and familiarity with the current issues and practices in Design Computing.