Digital Fabrication ART 253 Fall 2018! Professor: Del Harrow !

del.harrow@colostate.edu!
M/W 9:00-11:50 Office Hours T/TH 1-3pm!
(office in pottery area)!

Course Overview !
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This course introduces students to strategies and techniques for using computers in
combination with traditional and analog fabrication processes to shape physical materials and
make things. The course will introduce students to 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD),
Computer Aided Machining (CAM), and Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Machining
including 3D printing, Laser Cutting, and CNC Routing/Milling. !
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These techniques have applications for model building prototyping and full scale fabrication
relevant for a range of disciplines and concentrations. !
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This course approaches practical and technical skills within the historical and theoretical
contexts of Art, Design, and Craft. Course readings and discussion will explore the larger
implications of automation and digital technology for design, manufacturing, labor, craft, and
material culture. !
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In the first half of the course tools and techniques will be introduced through a series of practical
exercises. In the second half of the course students will develop and customize these
techniques while creating an individual project specific to their own interests. !
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The goal of the class is to provide students with robust methodologies for thinking through
material and fabrication problems relevant to their own disciplines along side theoretical and
historical concepts for thinking about digital fabrication technology within the context of Art,
Design, Material Culture, and Craft. !
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Course Modules and Learning Objectives!
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Module 1: Introduction (Week 01)!
- Basic introduction to Computer Aided Design Software and Workspace !
- Introduce terminology and Software Hardware Workflow (CAD, CAM, CNC, Digital
Fabrication, “Mass Customization”, 3D Printing, additive vs. reductive, Axis of Travel) !
- Introduce design concepts and methodologies, “Design Thinking”!
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Module 2: Exercises (Week 02-10)!
- Gain familiarity and basic skills with a range of CNC Tools and Hardware/Software workflows. !
- Develop understanding of and ability to demonstrate “craftsmanship” in physical outcomes of
exercises. !
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Module 3: Project (Week 11-15)!
- Develop and execute individual project, adapting a workflow introduced in the exercises
module specific to student interests and disciplinary applications. !
- Visualization and Prototyping strategies for presentation, communicating, testing, soliciting
feedback, and iterating. !
- Apply “Design Thinking” and other Design Methodologies to development of individual
project. !
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Module 4: Evaluation !
Digital Fabrication ART 253 Fall 2018! Professor: Del Harrow !
del.harrow@colostate.edu!
M/W 9:00-11:50 Office Hours T/TH 1-3pm!
(office in pottery area)!

- Develop advanced presentation strategies, Storytelling. !

- Rendering and Visualization Techniques!
- Review Digital Fabrication and Design concepts. Test for understanding of key concepts. !
- In depth presentation of projects, review and evaluate finished products and course
outcomes. !
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Resources!
Books!
Lisa Iwamoto, Digital Fabrications: Architectural Materials and Techniques (Princeton
Architectural Press, 2009) !
Christopher Boerkrem, Material Strategies in Digital Fabrication (Routledge, 2013) !
Malcolm McCullough, Abstracting Craft: The Practiced Digital Hand (The MIT Press, 1998) !
Richard Sennett, The Craftsman (Yale University Press, 2009) !
Lars Spuybroek, The Sympathy if Things: Ruskin and the Ecology of Design (Bloomsbury, 2012)!
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Online Resources!
Jochen Gros, 50 Digital Wood Joints (http://www.flexiblestream.org/project/50-digital-wood-
joints)!
David Schultze, Rhino 5 Essential Training (lynda.com) !
Mode Lab, The Grasshopper Primer, 3rd Edition (http://modelab.is/grasshopper-primer/) !
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Course Components
Exercises 20%!
introduce tools and software/hardware workflows. !
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Exercise 01: 3 3D printed design iterations!
Exercise 02: CNC Machined Plaster Mold for Ceramic Tile. 4 Tiles Glazed and Fired !
Exercise 03: 5 CNC Machined Wood Joints. !
Exercise 04: Laser Cut Model made from sliced and stacked cardboard or unfolded surface. !
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Rubric !
50% Demonstrates skill and understanding of relevant fabrication concepts. !
50% Craftsmanship: work is finished and demonstrates attention to detail and resolution. !
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Project 20%!
Applies techniques learned in the course to a larger, more complex practical outcome. This is
developed out of student interest, from their own concentration. !
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Rubric!
20% Demonstrates ability to apply course ideas to relevant applications from students interests!
30% Craftsmanship!
30% Ambition: project is appropriately ambitious in scope and use of materials and processes. !
20% Scheduling: project progressed in a timely manner and stayed on schedule throughout the
working timeline. !
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del.harrow@colostate.edu!
M/W 9:00-11:50 Office Hours T/TH 1-3pm!
(office in pottery area)!

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Project Checkpoint Presentations 20%!
2 Presentations to demonstrate “work in progress” for course project, and to evaluate and revise
project. Includes material tests, renderings and visualizations of digital models and analog
sketches to develop, test, and critique “final” project throughout the development process. !
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Rubric!
30% Engages in testing. Presents finished tests of materials and steps in the workflow/process.!
30% Rendering and Visualizations: presents skills and creative solutions for using CAD
modeling to visualize in progress designs and communicate vision for completed project. !
20% Demonstrates openness to feedback and uses revision and iteration to develop, focus, and
improve project scope. !
20% Scheduling. Actively uses testing and checkpoints to keep overall project on schedule. !
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Sketchbook 10%!
Daily working sketchbook for recording ideas and inspirations. !
Available in class for daily work and review. !
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Rubric!
50% Engagement with sketchbook as a tool for developing ideas and recording inspirations.
This is evaluated primarily by whether or not the sketchbook is filled by the end of the semester. !
50% Engagement with revision, detail, depth, and complexity. Work in the sketchbook is
relevant to the work being done in the class and is accumulating depth and focus through
iteration and revision within the sketchbook. !
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Reading Responses 10% !
Online “journal” responses to course readings. !
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Rubric!
70% Responses demonstrate understanding of key concepts from the readings. Responses
engage in complexity and nuance of ideas and arguments, of both the author and the reader. !
30% Responses are submitted on time and are of appropriate length. !
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Participation 10%!
Attendance and engagement with in class discussions and activities !
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Rubric !
Evaluated through daily attendance and apparent engagements with in class discussions and
demonstrations. Active and positive participation in scheduled group activities, cleanup, etc. !
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Test 10%!
For terminology, and technical skills, and for comprehension of theoretical concepts introduced
in course readings. !
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Attendance Policy!
Studio course depend on in class work, learning through direct, in person engagement with
myself as your instructor and also with your peers. Attendance in this course - coming to class
on time and being in class for the entire class period - is mandatory. This isn’t a punitive policy
Digital Fabrication ART 253 Fall 2018! Professor: Del Harrow !
del.harrow@colostate.edu!
M/W 9:00-11:50 Office Hours T/TH 1-3pm!
(office in pottery area)!

- it’s just a recognition that you can’t fully participate and absorb that content of the course
without being in class during class time. You are allowed up to 3 absences during the semester
for any reason to deem necessary, no questions asked. I trust you - you don’t need to bring a
note from your doctor - or many there was just an interesting event or lecture on campus that
you wanted to attend. !
Coming to class more than 10 minutes late counts as 1/2 an absence. More than 30 minutes
late is an absence. !
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After 3 absences each additional absence results in a 5% reduction in your course grade. If
there are extenuating circumstances beyond your control that will cause you to miss additional
class time please contact me ASAP so that we can discuss options. !

Supplies
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Flash Drive (Every Day in Class) !
Sketchbook !
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1 Roll PLA Printer Filament!
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Additional Materials for completion of final project as needed!
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Digital Fabrication ART 253 Fall 2018! Professor: Del Harrow !
del.harrow@colostate.edu!
M/W 9:00-11:50 Office Hours T/TH 1-3pm!
(office in pottery area)!

!! Universal Syllabus Page – Fall 2018

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Art & Art History Main Office Safe Walk: 970-491-1155
Hours: 7:45am-4:45pm RamRide: 970-491-3333

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970-491-6774

Undergraduate Advisors:
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Tell Someone: 970-491-1350, tellsomeone.colostate.edu

Natalie Barnes, Natalie.Barnes@colostate.edu Important Dates

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Rosanna Bateman, Rosanna.Bateman@colostate.edu

Director of the Woodshop and Digital Fabrication Lab

Restricted Drop Deadline
Add/Drop Deadline
Withdrawal Deadline
8/24/18
9/5/18
10/15/18

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Scott Kreider; ScottA.Kreider@colostate.edu

Director of the Stanley Wold Resource Center

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Repeat/Delete Deadline 10/15/18

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Anna Bernhard; Anna.Bernhard@colostate.edu

In-class/ Out-of-class work expectation

The typical expectation for a college course at CSU is that students will work at least 2-3 hours outside of class per class credit
hour. A 3-credit class may require you to work 6 or more hours per week out-of-class in addition to your in-class activities. A 4-

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credit class may require 8 or more hours per week out-of-class in addition to your in-class activities.

Resources for Disabled Students

In cooperation with CSU Resources for Disabled Students (RDS), reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with
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documented permanent or temporary disability. See the RDS website, http://rds.colostate.edu, for information about
documentation, accommodations, and the required timeline. Students with disabilities requiring reasonable additional
accommodations must allow adequate notice for arrangements to be made. Please contact your professor as soon as possible to
provide appropriate documentation from the Office of Resources for Disabled Students. Professors will make arrangements for
reasonable accommodations provided the situation is handled through official channels and appropriate documentation is
provided in a timely manner. The burden rests with the student to contact the Office of Resources for Disabled Students for
recognition and verification of any disability requiring accommodations. The student must provide the professor with the
appropriate official RDS documentation. The student will then work with the professor to determine what the nature of those
accommodations shall be based on the unique curricular and technical requirements of the class and the needs of the student. Per
the guidelines of the CSU Office of Resources for Disabled Students: instructors are not required to make accommodations after

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the fact. That is, a student is not entitled to retroactive accommodation or adjustment.

Counseling Center
The CSU Health Network offers individual and group counseling. The Counseling Center’s website is: http://health.colostate.edu/
services/counseling-services/.Students can make an appointment by calling 491-6053 or by visiting the Counseling Center at 151

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West Lake Street. Please note that you may have already paid for some of these services with your student fees.

Title IX reporting and student resources

CSU’s Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and
Retaliation policy designates faculty and employees of the University as “Responsible Employees.” This designation is
consistent with federal law and guidance, and requires faculty to report information regarding students who may have
experienced any form of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, relationship violence, stalking or retaliation. This includes
information shared with faculty in person, electronic communications or in class assignments. As “Responsible Employees,”
faculty may refer students to campus resources (see below), together with informing the Office of Support and Safety Assessment
to help ensure student safety and welfare. Information regarding sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, relationship violence,
stalking and retaliation is treated with the greatest degree of confidentiality possible while also ensuring student and campus
safety.
Any student who may be the victim of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, relationship violence, stalking or retaliation is
encouraged to report to CSU through one or more of the following resources:
Emergency Response 911
Deputy Title IX Coordinator/Office of Support and Safety Assessment (970) 491-1350
Colorado State University Police Department (non-emergency) (970) 491-6425
Additionally, the Sexual Assault Victim Assistance Team is a confidential student resource that does not have a reporting
requirement and that can be of great help to students who have experienced sexual assault. The web address is http://
www.wgac.colostate.edu/need-help-support.

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