Introduction to Computer Graphics
ARCH 374.01 / CS 465.01 Course Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Location: 111 Upson Hall
Professor: Doug James -
Computer Science Department Course Overview: Introduction to the principles of computer graphics in two and three dimensions. Topics include digital images, filtering and anti-aliasing, 2-D and 3-D affine geometry, ray tracing, perspective and 3-D viewing, the graphics pipeline, curves and surfaces, and human visual perception. Homework assignments require programming.
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Architecture Substrates
ARCH 476.02 Course Schedule: Wednesdays, 9:05 am - 11:00 am
Location: Rand Computer Classroom
Professor: Ezra Ardolino 
Course Overview:
sub ∙ strate
1. (biology) The natural environment in which an organism lives, or the surface or medium on which an organism grows or is attached
2. (electronics) A supporting material on which a circuit is formed or fabricated
Course Approach
Presented as a seminar on the materialization of computational models via computer numerically controlled (CNC) fabrication technology this course will investigate the multi-scalar (prototype to full scale mock-up) design and fabrication of Architectural Substrates as a product of a computational design environment. Oscillating between computational information and material “out-formation” students will engage the 3-axis CNC mill as a method of realizing and evaluating the products of 3-dimensional modeling software (Autodesk Maya and Rhinoceros 3d). While some time will be dedicated to the acquisition of computational modeling skills, special emphasis will be placed on the transfer of computational models between digital and physical states.
Organization + Requirements
This course will be delivered via a workshop/laboratory format. After a brief series of introductory sessions students will develop a genealogy of models, both digital and physical, for presentation at weekly reviews. Along with regular attendance and steady progress students will be responsible for the production of both a midterm and final project. Collaboration between students is encouraged at all levels of this course.
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