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Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

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Course Summary

Learn how to use RhinoScript to create 3D models and automate repetitive tasks in Rhino 3D modeling software.

Key Learning Points

Learn the basics of RhinoScript programming language
Create 3D models and automate tasks within Rhino 3D modeling software
Understand advanced RhinoScript concepts such as object-oriented programming and debugging

Learning Outcomes

Create 3D models using RhinoScript programming language
Automate repetitive tasks within Rhino 3D modeling software
Understand object-oriented programming concepts and debugging techniques

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of Rhino 3D modeling software
Some programming experience

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Programming assignments

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Description

Why should a designer learn to code?

As our world is increasingly impacted by the use of algorithms, designers must learn how to use and create design computing programs. Designers must go beyond the narrowly focused use of computers in the automation of simple drafting/modeling tasks and instead explore the extraordinary potential digitalization holds for design culture/practice. Structured around a series of fundamental design problems, this course will show you Python code in terms of its rules and syntax, and what we can do with it in its application and design. So, by the end of this course, you will know the fundamentals of Python and Rhino script, but importantly, through the lens of their application in geometrically focused design lessons and exercises. Subjects covered in this course - An introduction to Design Computing as a subject and why designers should learn to code. - The fundamentals of coding in the Python scripting language. By the end of the course students will be familiar with the basic structure and syntax of this language. - The understanding and application of Rhinoscriptsyntax, a native coding language in Rhinoceros that’s imported into Python, which allows one to create and control geometries through authoring code. - The application of Procedural Logics - the structuring of coding systems to produce variable geometric form. - The output of geometries in still and animate forms.

Knowledge

Apply Python fundamentals including: module importing, conditionals, iteration, operators, functions, comments, booleans, tuples, and dictionaries
Apply Rhinoscript fundamentals to create geometric systems and produce variable geometric form, in 2D and 3D, rendered in still and animated formats
Produce code that produces variable geometric form (in 2D and 3D) in still image and animated formats.
Produce coded geometric systems that are reactive to changes in input parameters and attractor geometries (points, curves, surfaces)

Outline

The Building Blocks
course introduction
what is design computing?
introduction to python.rhinoscript lesson
introduction to rhinospace.pythonspace
input | processing | output
getting help
variables - an introduction
data types - an introduction
variables demo
data types
debugging lite
what's the point!? lesson
what's the point!? demo
finding points from lines
transformation | rotation
transformation | scale
transformation | copy/move
transformation | putting it all together
design critique: model + code
diversity, equity, and inclusion statement & syllabus
how to set up your environment
why you should learn to write programs
rhino(script) and python cheat sheet
module overview
python essentials + variables, expressions, and statements
python essentials
python essentials
assignment_1: points, lines, shapes | instructions
self-assessment rubric
design critique guidelines
variables and data types quiz
points quiz

The heart of code
tuples lesson
lists lesson
tuples demo
lists demo
points and lists
curves and lists
bone structure: example 01
bone structure: example 02 [optional]
bone structure: example 03 [optional]
iteration (looping) lesson
simple incremental loop
point loop
nested loop: 2D point matrix [part 01]
nested loop: 2D point matrix [part 02]
attractor point
operators lesson
conditionals lesson
random module
conditionals example
not equal to
module overview
tuples and lists
assignment_2.1: bone structures | instructions
self-assessment rubric
design critique guidelines
looping
operators
conditional execution
assignment_2.2: patterning |instructions
self-assessment rubric
design critique guidelines
Tuples Quiz
Lists Quiz
iteration quiz
operators quiz
conditionals quiz

Expanding possibilities
debugging lesson
debugging demo
dictionaries lesson
dictionaries
simple dictionary
2D point matrix dictionary [part 01]
2D point matrix dictionary [part 02]
2D point matrix bone structure
functions lesson
function organization
mid-point function
pulled point function
pulled point example
circle animation example
patterning animation example
compiling GIF animation
module overview
debugging
dictionaries
assignment_03.1: patterning dictionary | instructions
self-assessment rubric
design critique guidelines
functions
assignment_3.2: patterning animation | instructions
self-assessment rubric
design critique guidelines
debugging quiz
dictionaries quiz
functions quiz

3 dimensional structures
3D point matrix lesson
3D point matrix
3D point matrix spheres
setting-up surfaces
3D point matrix cones
planes lesson
planes from points
planes on a curve
3D matrix circles
3D matrix wall example
module overview
surfaces
lanes
assignment_4.1: 3D matrix wall |instructions
self-assessment rubric
design critique guidelines

Surfaces as geometry generators
NURB surfaces - 2D lesson
surface points
2D surfaces example 01
2D surfaces example 02
2D surfaces example 03
vectors lesson
vectors
vectors |unitize and scale
vector | add and subtract
surface normal vectors
NURB surfaces - 3D lesson
3D surface matrix
3D surface matrix attractor | scale
3D surface matrix attractor | vector
3D surface matrix attractor | vector: multiple points
3D surface matrix attractor | pinch
rendering color
3D surface matrix example 01
3D surface matrix example 02
outro
module overview
surfaces
points and vectors
surfaces
assignment_5.1: modular tower | instructions
self-assessment rubric
design critique guidelines
final portfolio | instructions
design critique guidelines
further reading resources
post-course survey

Summary of User Reviews

The 3D Modeling with Rhinoscript course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users appreciated the course for its comprehensive coverage of 3D modeling using Rhinoscript.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive coverage of 3D modeling using Rhinoscript

Pros from User Reviews

Well-structured course content
Excellent guidance for beginners
Real-world applications of Rhinoscript covered in-depth
Great community support
Engaging and interactive exercises

Cons from User Reviews

Some technical issues reported while using the Rhinoceros software
Course could be more challenging for advanced users
Slow pace of the course may not suit everyone
Not enough emphasis on 3D printing aspects
Some users found the course too basic

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