University of Tasmania, Australia

Please note: This unit is currently filled. All interested students will be placed on a waiting list and offered a place if a spot opens.

Digital Fabrication is an intensive workshop developing student’s capacity to utilise 3D modelling software in the translation from virtual to physical objects. Students will be instructed in the use of Rhino 3D software, laser cutting and cardboard prototyping to create free-standing objects. The framework of the workshop will be based around the notion of ‘Multitudes’ - how repetition and variation can have a much greater impact – ‘the whole is bigger than the sum of its parts’.

This is a practically oriented unit where the studio will become a testing ground for digital design experimentation and modelling. It will focus on essential skills that students require when working in the Digital Fabrication environment. All materials and access to software and hardware will be provided.

This is an introductory unit with no prior digital fabrication experience required.

Location:
Tasmanian School of Art, Hobart

Lecturer:
Peter Booth

Peter is an architect and graduate of the School of Architecture, UTAS. He also holds a Masters degree in Advanced Architecture (Digital Tectonics & Fabrication) from the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalyuna, Barcelona (IaaC http://www.iaac.net ). Within this stream of speciality he has vast experience in digital modelling (rhino, grasshopper, scripting, parametrics), 3D fabrication (laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC routing) and a working knowledge of interactive & immersive environments (processing, electronics, adrunio).

Peter has been teaching at the School of Architecture in Launceston for the past 4 years, running 2nd & 3rd electives based around 3D modelling and fabrication as well as masters level (4th year) design studios utilising these tools in order to imagine new design possibilities. He has presented papers internationally on digital design and fabrication in relation to pedagogy.

Teaching Pattern:
Week 1
Tuesday 3 July, Thursday 5 July and Friday 6 July
10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm

Week 2
Monday 9 July to Thursday 12 July
10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm

Friday 13 July: Tech support day to refine work.

Please note:
This unit is only offered in the Diploma of Fine Arts and Design. Students studying in Bachelor degree programs can apply to have FSA103 counted as a level 100 student elective towards their degree.

Enrolment details:
All current and new students, please submit your details through our online registration form and we will send you an enrolment package for this unit.