Digital design techniques are now impacting on every aspect of architecture, and are transforming the industry at every level. This innovative course is designed for architecture professionals who wish to increase their technical expertise or specialise in this rapidly evolving area.
Graduates of the course should have an enhanced awareness of the digital technology used in contemporary practices, not only of the design process, but also of communication, collaborations, documentation and manufacturing. Designed to be directly relevant to practice, you will be conducting a series of advanced architectural design research experiments. These are augmented by seminars on emergent design theories and workshops on advanced modelling, computational and generative systems. You will be treated as a design research professional, where you will be documenting and archiving your research while in progress. Leading professionals and experts provide tutorials, seminars and lectures encouraging debate and promoting the emergence of new radical design agendas.
Students also benefit from the department's central place in the internationally recognised Digital Fabricators Research Group (DFRG), a collaboration with The Building Centre Trust that has many links within education and research, practice and industry.
The course is taught through small studio-based design explorations, seminars and workshops, giving you an understanding of digital design tools. The course involves developing skills in scripting, parametric modelling, generative animations, systematic organisations, advanced geometric modelling and computational simulations. Modules include: Technique and Research; Design Project; Digital Design Techniques; Research Methods. Additionally, you will need to undertake an independent design/research project (thesis) at the end of the course.
The minimum entry requirement is normally a lower second-class Honours degree, which should include units in both architecture and computing. Applicants will also be considered who have a relevant professional qualification and/or extensive relevant professional experience, gained in either an architectural, design or computer environment. For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
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