With its capacity for rapidly developing and realizing design concepts, CAD modeling is becoming an increasingly important part of the contemporary design process. The goal of CAD Modeling for Furniture Designers is to provide students with a high level of competency and an increased sensitivity to the creative potential that CAD modeling presents to designers.
A primary concern of the course will be developing methods to deal with the disconnect between working on screen and working with real materials in physical space. This will be facilitated through experiments with a variety of technologies, both sophisticated (Rapid prototyping, CNC machining, etc) and basic (drawing, printing). Ultimately, students should come away from the class armed with a variety of processes and skills that will contribute to their productivity and creativity as designers and makers.
This course will require access to a computer that runs Rhinoceros, as well as a three button mouse (right and left buttons + scroll wheel/button). There will also be expenses associated with outputting services (printing, rapid prototyping and/or CNC machining). Along with assigned projects, performance in the class will be evaluated on the following:
- ability to engage in one-on-one and class discussions
- ability to understand and express concepts both verbally and visually
- effort and ability to engage fully in the subject matter
- timeliness in completing projects
- attendance and punctuality
