Time Schedule:
Brian Robert Johnson
ARCH 587
Seattle Campus
Examines the relationship between theory of design and computational tools for practice. Explores how the emergence of computers as a mainstream tool in design has already changed architectural practice. Discusses how, as with other technologies that revolutionized the practice of architecture, information technologies carry hidden implications about design process and products. Offered: A.
Class description
You will learn how much broader the field of Design Computing is than the traditional "Lines, circles, arcs and text" of CAD systems. You will learn what the most persistent ideas and challenges have been over the years of research in Design Computing. You will learn much of the concepts and vocabulary underlying DC discussions.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Reading of primary sources (papers, book chapters, etc) and discussion as a group, plus an independent term research paper into one of the topics.
Recommended preparation
You should have some experience with design, whether in an academic or professional setting, and you should have experience with a variety of computer applications and environments.
Class assignments and grading
Reading primary sources, face-to-face and on-line discussion of topics with peers and instructor. One research project regarding a related topic, producing a term paper and class presentation.
Participation. Evidence of preparation. Quality of contributions to discussions (face-to-face and online). Quality and completion of term paper and presentation.
