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Advanced Computational Design (ABPL90123)
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Overview
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This subject focusses on computational tools, processes, and theories for architectural design. The topics covered range from basic scripting for design automation and fabrication to the application of optimisation and machine learning techniques for performative design.
This is not an introductory subject to computational design. It builds on previous knowledge of design thinking and computational design tools, processes, and applications.
This subject will involve the following software: Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros, Karamba 3D for Grasshopper, Python and Ironpython for Grasshopper, Ladybugs for Grasshopper. Details of software availability and pricing are captured at https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-research/resources/it-support#software.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- Familiarise with a variety of computational design techniques, and appreciate both challenges and limits of using such techniques in real-world scenarios;
- Formulate a design problem in computational terms;
- Apply a variety of optimisation and machine learning techniques to solve design problems
- Develop a critical awareness of the relationship between design thinking and design computing
Generic skills
- Proficiency in the use of computational design tools for design automation (scripting), optimisation and machine learning.
- Critical reflection, thinking, and analysis, related to computation design tools, processes and theories.
- Problem-solving applied to computational design.
- Ability to illustrate a computational design process through diagrams, codes and in writing.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of Contemporary Digital Practice (ABPL90149) and/ or Digital Design (ARCH20004) is recommended
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Folio, Part 1: Written and/or graphic submission on design automation exercises
| From Week 1 to Week 3 | 15% |
Folio, Part 2: Written and/or graphic submission on optimisation and Machine Learning exercises (Folio, Part 2)
| From Week 4 to Week 7 | 15% |
Folio, Part 3: Written and/or graphic submission on Advanced Computational Design applications
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 55% |
Folio, Appendix: Individual review, reflections and quizzes on the weekly readings
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Urban Design - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
This subject has a Quota and priority will be given to UoM students
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024