DGAD 3314 - Digital Fabrication

Prerequisites: GRDE 2210, DGAD 3301. This course explores the relationship between digital fabrication tools and contemporary artistic practice. Students will be guided through the process of using 3D printers, laser cutters, and power tools in a studio environment. The class has a theoretical focus on machine use within the process of design. Lectures and hands-on activities are supplemented by 2D vector based programs, digital photography software, and 3D modeling programs. Students learn how to use the computer as both a design tool and as a tool for fabrication. This course will also discuss the ethical dilemmas involved with 3D printing. 3 credits.