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Coordinator: Dustin White | Visiting Assistant Professor Instructors: Kyle Meeks Analaura Almeida JP Barrandey

ARCH 3341 SEC. 090 091 092 094

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Course: Arch 3341 - Digital Media 2 INSTRUCTORS: Analaura Almeida, analaura.almeida@ttu.edu Section 090 (Room 904, T/R 12:30-1:50 am) Kyle Meeks, kyle.meeks@ttu.edu Section 091 (Room 903, T/R 12:30-1:50 pm) JP Barrandey, jp.barrandey@ttu.edu Section 092 (Room 903, T/R 2:00 - 3:20) COORDINATOR: Dustin White Email: Dustin.White@ttu.edu Office: 705c Office Hours: By Appointment Only Section: 094 (Room 903, T/R 9:30-10:20am) OFFICE HOURS: Are determined by individual instructors.

COURSE INFORMATION 3341. Digital Media II (3:2:2). Prerequisite: ARCH 1353. The use of 3-D computer graphics and modeling or design development with an emphasis on multimedia design presentations. Credits: 3 semester credit hours.

NAAB STUDENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 2009 A.3 Visual Communication Skills: Ability to use appropriate representational media, such as traditional graphic and digital technology skills, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process.

A.6 Fundamental Design Skills: Ability to effectively use basic architectural and environmental principles in design.

COURSE OVERVIEW: The course intent is to develop the ability to model spatial and tectonic conditions digitally. Our investigations are nurtured by issues and tasks related to the latest Building Information Technologies (BIT) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques.

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This is a class that introduces geometry as driving part of form development. It is independent of any software specifics, yet the different geometry engines of each software package may deliberately ease the generation of geometry.

We will predominantly use Rhino and Rhino–Grasshopper. The initial part of the course is dedicated to refresh students’ proficiency and skills with AutoCAD, focusing specifically on planar and sectional drawings, including line weight and line hierarchy. The course will then continue with the exploration of Rhino, a program with an interface compatible with AutoCAD, working on reiterations of planar and sectional drawings combined with 3D modeling explorations.

TOPICS AND PHASES: Phase 1: Points At the beginning of the course the concept of the relationship between points and curves will be introduced. Points are forming the major part of a curve definition through their location in world space (x,y,z)and later in surface space (u,v,w). Create points, create lists of points, point grids, point clouds, etc..

Phase 2: Curves Next in the course the concept of the relationship between curves and surfaces will be explored. Students learn about the parts of a curve and surface space, looking first at curves being part of simple traditional conic sections, and later to more advanced geometries such as intersection curves of complex surfaces.

Students will learn about Freeform curves, and how to control Bezier curves, B-Spline curves, NURBS curves and Subdivision curves.

Phase 3: Surfaces Students will initially be introduced to traditional surface classes. Of specific interest are rotational surfaces, translational surfaces and ruled surfaces for their potential of economic fabrication methods.

The study of Freeform surfaces will be an important part of the class. Students may directly apply their previous knowledge of curves within exercises of surface generation. Assignments will focus on the difference between Freeform surfaces, Bezier surfaces, B-Spline surfaces, NURBS Surfaces, and Meshes or Subdivision surfaces.

Polyhedral surfaces, the saddle polyhedra and the geodesic sphere will be more advanced objects of exploration in terms of their surface orientations.

Phase 4: Transformations The concept of shape variations through various types of transformations such as translation, rotation or reflection may form a basic introduction to more complex operations. The goal is to explore 3-Dimensional transformations, which lead to spatial surface textures or surface patterns.

A variety of techniques will be used for shape evolution, which will be addressed in the form of motions, sweeping and skinning methods, but also implicit surfaces and metaball modeling.

Phase 5: Visualization and Analysis The course will develop strategies for the Visualization and Analysis of shapes and the curvature of surfaces.

COURSE STRUCTURE: The course is designed to work both as the supporting course associated with ARCH 2501 and 3501 studios and as a “stand alone” course. Students will apply the course digital knowledge and tools on their studio design process, in order to be efficient and prepared.

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Guided and reviewed by the Coordinator, the section instructors will be responsible for every in-class aspect of their particular section of this course- from taking attendance, to assignment delivery, to exercises assessment. A typical class day will include anything from a modeling – software related task, a discussion of an assigned reading, and a review of completed work. The section instructors will have two hours a week of regular office hours for students in their section. A student with a median skill and acumen level should require 9 hours of study a week outside class to successfully complete the coursework.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES: On completion of this course the student should: - Be able to draw correctly planar and sectional constructs; - Have a good understanding of 2D and 3D analog and digital modeling conditions and their impact on architectural design and fabrication techniques; - Be able to create and transform spatial and tectonic solutions applied to building design and technology; - Be able to generate digital modeling applications and tasks; - Be able to manipulate and coordinate complex and detailed digital models of building systems through parametric modeling software; - Be facile in moving data and file sets back and forth through different software, and through a set of solid and parametric modeling applications; - Be efficient and creative with studio projects representations and portfolio layout and content.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Assessment is divided between several additive and incremental assignments. Each assignment will be reviewed and graded.

Daily project progress will be assessed through pin-ups with the attending section instructor. Project summation assessments will be delivered at the end of each project. Each semester half will culminate in formal class pin-up review of the assignments presented through the course.

Assessment will also include a significant number of readings and discussions of the conceptual foundations of the technologies of building systems and representation employed.

At mid-term 50% of the course grade will be delivered. At semester’s end a 50% grade will be delivered. The semester grade will be recorded as the sum of these two halves.

Once grades are delivered any student disputing a grade will deliver a written explanation of their dispute to the attending section assistant and instructor for review and reconsideration. The instructor will reply in writing with any necessary clarification or change.

LATE WORK OR NON SUBMITTAL: Late work or missed deadlines will not be tolerated nor will the work be accepted. Failure to meet assignment deadlines will result a grade of 0 for that assignment or part of the assignment. The only exceptions to this will be with a written doctor’s note, school trip, and religious holiday. School trips of functions must also provide written documentation from that instructor leading the trip. There are occasionally special circumstances that come up during the course of the semester, and it will be up to you to schedule a meeting with your instructor to resolve missed deadlines. Each individual instructor will consult the course coordinator of the students situation, and whether the work will be accepted.

Each student will have the number of days missed to complete and submit assignments post due date. It will be the student’s responsibility to contact their instructor and submit the printed work.

REQUIREMENTS: Production: 2D and 3D digital drawings, digital modeling, physical modeling, and high quality prints at the end of each assignment for class pinups and reviews; daily updated digital portfolio; physical printed booklet at the end of the semester; booklet file and a digital database

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of ordered files copied on a folder on the COA server at the end of the semester.

Assignments: Each assignment will have specific requirements and deadlines. All assignments must be completed in a timely manner. The work of each assignment must be appropriately printed for class pin-ups and reviews. There will be no extensions to due dates.

Final documentation: All digital and physical assignments, and any kind of drawings, will be documented in high quality prints as indicated by the section instructor. All the work produced will be printout in portfolio format at the end of the semester. This will be weighted with the semester’s work towards the final grade.

Final grades will not be delivered until all work has been properly submitted in digital and printed formats.

The following file naming convention is required on all digital files submitted to the server: 01.01_First initial Last Name_Project Title_.exe 01.02_First initial Last Name_Project Title_.exe 02.01_First initial Last Name_Project Title_.exe 03.01_First initial Last Name_Project Title_.exe

Student work: The College of Architecture reserves the rights to retain, exhibit, and reproduce work submitted by students. Work submitted for grade is the property of the college and remains as such until it is returned to the student. For exhibition purposes keep all material available for the instructor at the end of semester.

COMPUTATIONAL DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS: Each student needs to have a personal Laptop from the first day of class.

Rhino, Rhino–Grasshopper, Paneling tools plug-in and AutoCAD must be installed and properly working from the first day of class.

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat is a must.

Latest student computer minimum specifications are available at http://www.arch.ttu.edu/architecture/computers.asp.

Technical difficulties, viruses, crashes, server and print bureau problems, or corrupted files will not be accepted as legitimate excuses. ALL WORK SHOULD BE CONTINUOUSLY SAVED AND REGULARLY BACKED UP. All work must be printed before class to be considered timely. Class time will not be used for printing.

Instructors will not review work on the student’s computer screen. Work must be printed as indicated by the instructor.

READINGS: The instructor will assign books, articles, and texts relating to assignments and course content during the course of the semester.

Required: Iwamoto, Lisa, Digital fabrications : architectural and material techniques, New York : Princeton Architectural Press, 2009.

Reference: H. Pottmann, A. Asperl, M. Hofer and A. Kilian: Architectural Geometry. Architectural Geometry Press, 2007, 724 pages, 2200 figures in color, ISBN 978-1-934493-04-5.

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CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY:

From the TTU Student Handbook 2010-2011

I. Religious Holy Day Absences According to the 2009-2010 University Catalog, regarding notification to faculty, a student may be excused from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. A student whose absence is excused for this purpose may not be penalized for that absence and shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment from which the student is excused. According to OP 34.19, a student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence.

J. Class Attendance OP 34.04, Academic Regulations Concerning Student Performance, and the University Catalog provide complete information regarding class attendance and reporting student illness and emergencies. Responsibility for class attendance rests with the student. The instructor determines the effect of absences on grades, consistent with university policy, for excused and unexcused absences. In case of an illness that will require absence from class for more than one week, the student should notify his/her academic dean. In case of absences because of a brief illness, the student should inform the instructor directly.

K. Student Absence due to Sponsorship of Student Activities and Off-Campus Trips According to the University Catalog, faculty, department chairpersons, directors, or others responsible for a student representing the university on officially approved trips should notify the student’s instructors of the departure and return schedules in advance of the trip. The instructor so notified must not penalize the student, although the student is responsible for material missed. Students absent because of university business must be given the same privileges as other students (e.g., if other students are given the choice of dropping one of four tests, then students with excused absences must be given the same privilege). According to OP 34.06, students will be responsible for making their own individual arrangements with instructors for class work missed while participating in an off-campus trip.

CoA Attendance Policy: The College considers four (4) unexcused absences in a course excessive and grounds for dropping the student from the course.

Note: Failure to work in class with undivided attention, the lack of appropriate tools and materials, any tardiness, leaving early, lack of participation, general socializing, goofing around, disruptive behavior, etc. will be regarded as absences. You are not allowed to work on assignments from other classes during this class.

CIVILITY IN THE CLASSROOM: Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment (during or after hours) that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the Instructor, students are prohibited in engaging in any other form of distraction.

Students are not allowed to listen music, surf the net, send text messages, watch movies, conduct chatting, send emails, and make phone calls while attending class. Students are also not allowed to have food or drinks in the lab as stated by the COA IT department.

Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, minimally, in a request to leave the class.

INTEGRITY: It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. As such, the College of Architecture follows the University academic regulations pertaining to Cheating and Plagiarism as set forth in the Undergraduate and Graduate catalog, 2003-2004, page 49. Additionally, refer to the Student Affairs Handbook for the University definition and policy regarding plagiarism, disciplinary sanctions, conditions, and restrictions.

Plagiarism includes offering the work of another student as one’s own, work drawn, made or designed by another student or design work copied from any other person and source without full and clear acknowledgment. It is quite OK to use precedent as long as you give attribution. Students are expected to have done the work that is claimed as their own.

As a matter of course, you will acknowledge your sources with the appropriate footnote or endnote.

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ADA, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES: The University is committed to the principle that in no aspect of its programs shall there be differences in the treatment of persons because of race, creed, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. If you require special accommodations in order to participate, please contact the instructor. Students should present appropriate verification from Disabled Students Services, Dean of Students Office. No requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to completion of this approved University process. Please note instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided. Contact office 335, West Hall, or 806-7422405.

Academic Regulations: Please consult the Texas Tech University 2004-05 Catalog, (pp. 52-56) for information about Semester Hours and Course Loads, Dropping a Course, Class Attendance, Reporting Illness, Absence Due to Religious Observance, Academic Integrity, Civility in the Classroom, and Grading Practices; Equal Opportunity statement is on p. 2. Students must comply with ALL requirements of the Architecture Building Policy posted on the college web site at http://www.arch.ttu.edu/Architecture/

GRADING: Grading is a certification that the student has clearly demonstrated a level of expertise as required in each assignment or exercise.

A (90-100) indicates that the level of expertise is superior (excellent work.)

B (80-89) indicates the project task or problem is clearly resolved but lacks in-depth study or resolution in one or two areas (good work).

C (70-79) indicates the level of work is satisfactory (average work).

D (60-69) indicates the level of expertise is minimal and weak. (This is a passing grade for the University; however, a minimum grade of “C� is required to proceed to the next design level).

F (60-69) grade indicates a failure to respond to adequately.

For further information on schedules, deadlines and other requirements, see project assignments, handouts, or web postings by your section instructor.

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