4.560 (formerly 4.203)

Digital Design Media
(formerly, Geometric Modeling)

instructor: Prof. Takehiko Nagakura
Prerequisite: none
Units: 2-2-8 G

This course introduces the fundamentals of three-dimensional geometric modeling and associated computer-aided design and visualization applications in architecture, urban design and computer graphics production. It provides a theoretical foundation, an introduction to a selection of current hardware and software tools, and an opportunity to explore space and artifacts through a digital representation project.

 

Fall 2009 Class Information for 4.560/566 

 
First Class Meeting : September 9, Wed, Room 4-145, 5:00-6:30 PM
First Demo / Lab    : September 9, Wed, Room 4-145, 6:45-8:15 PM 

Regular Class Meeting : Wed, Room 4-145, 5:00-6:30 PM
Regular Demo / Lab    : Wed, Room 4-145, 7:00-8:30 PM

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