Visual Computing
Description
UG: 4.520 G: 4.521
Introduces a visual-perceptual, rule-based approach to design using shape grammars. Covers grammar fundamentals through lectures and in-class, exercises. Focuses on shape grammar applications, from stylistic analysis to creative design, through presentations of past applications and through short student exercises and projects. Presents computer programs for automating shape grammars.
Additional work required of students taking graduate version.
4.520/4.521 Syllabus (MIT Certificate protected)
Subject Number
4.520
Semester
Year
2024
Required Of
BSA, BSAD, A minor, D minor, MArch
Preference Given To
Course 4 majors and minors, MArch
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
Thesis
No
Cancelled
No
Instructors
T.A.
Schedule
T 9:30-12:30
Location
9-255
Discipline
Credits + Level
4.520: 3-0-9
U
4.521: 3-0-6
G
Meets With
4.521
Restricted Elective
BSA, BSAD Arch and Design Minors