Digital technology expands our understanding of production techniques and allows new ways of expression and form making in this field, e.g. 3D scanning and printing technology is increasingly used in production as well as archiving three-dimensional works of visual arts. 

This course focuses on utilising 3D scanning technology, digital editing and design in conjunction with silicone mould making for the production of three-dimensional work. Departing from existing objects, students will learn how to use digital 3D scanning techniques via scanning hardware technology to produce digital 3D files. CAD software (Rhino / Grasshopper) will expand opportunities to edit and create three-dimensional forms from scratch or in combination with scan data.

Students will learn to working with parametric modelling systems (Rhino /Grasshopper), developing algorithms for use in 3D printing and laser cutting to prepare physical outcomes used in the second part of this course.  

This course focuses on skill-based training, yet the project assignments within the courses nonetheless require students to also articulate artistic ideas and integrate different skills into a well-planned creative strategy. 

This course will include training of relevant 3D software; prior knowledge of such software is not required but may turn out to be helpful in achieving the desired outcome.