Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameVirtuella verktyg i en materiell kultur
- CodeARK385
- Credits4.5 Credits
- OwnerTKATK
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyArchitecture, Architecture and Engineering
- DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
- GradingUG - Pass, Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 46111
- Maximum participants25
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0109 Laboratory 4.5 c Grading: UG | 4.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
Karl-Gunnar Olsson- Full Professor, Architectural Theory and Method, Architecture and Civil Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
ARK695 Digital tools - parametric design, or corresponding knowledgeAim
The course investigates the potentials and limits of the virtual tools of an architect.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Demonstrate skills in using digital models as tools for exploring architecture.
- Reflect upon strentgh and weakness of digital tools when used in a design process.
Content
Programming in C# or corresponding program.
Parametric design in Grasshopper or corresponding program.
Parametric design in Grasshopper or corresponding program.
Organisation
The course will be organized around labs, workshops, lectures and seminars. The students are expected to develop their ideas and proposals in scripting and designing.
Examination including compulsory elements
To pass requires almost 100% active participation in lectures, laboratory work, seminars and criticism as well as reported and approved models.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.