4.580

Inquiry into Computation and Design

Explores the varied nature, history and practice of computation in design through lectures, readings, small projects, discussions, and guest visits by Computation group faculty and others. Topics may vary from year to year. Aims to help students develop a critical awareness of different approaches to and assumptions about computation in design beyond the specifics of techniques and tools, and to open avenues for further research.

4.580 Syllabus (MIT Certificate Protected)

Fall
2023
3-0-9
G
Schedule
T 9:30-12:30
Location
5-231
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
SMArchS Computation
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.566

Advanced Projects in Digital Media

Class website

Develop independent projects in the study of digital media as it relates to architectural design. Students propose a project topic such as digital design tool, modeling and visualization, motion graphics, interactive design, design knowledge representation and media interface.

Fall
2023
2-2-2
G
2-2-5
G
2-2-8
G
Schedule
W 5-7
Location
7-304
Prerequisites
4.562 or 4.564 or permission of instructor
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
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4.502
4.562

Advanced Visualization: Architecture in Motion Graphics

4.502 U / 4.562 G

Class website

Advanced projects in architectural visualization with an emphasis on the use of computer graphics animation, interactive media, and video production tools. Introduces advanced visualization software and teaches exploration of spatial expressions in motion graphics format. Review and discussion of selected literature and video materials on architecture and film.

Additional work required of students taking the graduate version.

Class website

T.A.
Fall
2023
3-2-7
U/G
Schedule
Lecture: M 12:30-3
Lab/Recitation: M 7-8:30
Location
Lecture: 1-150
Lab/Recitation: 1-379
Prerequisites
4.502: 4.500; 4.562: permission of instructor
Required Of
4.500: BSA
Restricted Elective
4.500: BSAD, Architecture and Design minors
Preference Given To
Course 4 majors and minors
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
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4.500
4.505

Design Computation: Art, Objects and Space

8/25/23 - note schedule change to TR 9-10:30

4.500 U / 4.505 G

Introduces digital fabrication as a method of home, hut, and shelter delivery/construction. Explores the progression of industrial-based building production from prefab to digital fab. Examines new computational techniques for rapid construction, as well as the basics of tiny building design, 3D modeling systems, scalable ways to prototype, and computer numerical control (CNC) fabrication. Students use lab time to design a prototype of a small building as a single packaged product. Additional work required of students taking graduate version. Lab fee required. 

T.A.
Fall
2023
2-2-8
U/G
Schedule
TR 9-10:30
Location
1-150
Required Of
4.500: BSA, BSAD
Restricted Elective
4.500: Architecture and Design minors
Preference Given To
4.500: Course 4 majors and minors
Lab Fee
Required
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
Document Uploads
4.557
MAS.552

City Science

Cancelled

Canceled for Spring 2023. Next offered Spring 2024.

Spring
2023
3-0-9
G
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.589

Preparation for Design and Computation PhD Thesis

Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of approach, and preparation of thesis proposal in computation. Independent study supplemented by individual conference with faculty.

Advisor
Spring
2023
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD Comp
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
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