ABOUT OBDF

Welcome to Object Design and Fabrication

Object Design and Fabrication (OBDF 210) is a second year course at the bachelor level in the Media Arts department, at the Alberta University of Art and Design (AU Arts). The course introduces students to design thinking, 3D modeling and intro to preliminary digital fabrication tools such as laser cutters and 3D printers. 

This course introduces students to the use of industry standard CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, primarily Rhino 7, and Digital Fabrication tools (such as 3D printers and computer numeric controlled machines) for the planning, visualization, and production of 3D objects across a breadth of mediums and practices. Weekly exercises and assignments are designed to develop students’ technical proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling software. Students will produce projects through hands-on use of rapid prototyping technologies in combination with studio processes within art, craft and design studio areas. Milestone projects will traverse a range of intermediate-level conceptual and technological topics relevant to practices and discourses in art, craft, design and technology.




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