Digital Fabrication is the process of using design modeling softwares to generate digital files which can then be physically produced through a variety of methods, including laser cutting, 3D printing and computer numeric control (CNC). The ability to fabricate directly from our computers used to be an exotic and expensive option not widely available, but recent changes within this field have democratized these capabilities to a broader audience.
In this class students will employ various methods to design and model using computer aided design (CAD) software pursued by the utilization of computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software to generate instructions that various machines can follow to fabricate the intended designs. Emphasis will be put on designing functional parts that can fit into a larger project or support other components as well as being successful on a conceptual and aesthetic level.
