Università Roma Tre

The course programme covers three thematic areas that will be addressed both theoretically and through focused exercises.
1. Advanced three-dimensional modelling
The section on advanced three-dimensional modelling will explore the modelling of NURBS geometries for the handling of complex geometries (single and double curved surfaces, ruled and developable surfaces, organic surfaces) in their application to elements of historical, modern and contemporary architecture (simple, composite and skewed vaulted systems; helical staircases; ceilings and facades).
2. Algorithmic modelling
The second part of the three-dimensional modelling section is dedicated to algorithmic modelling with the introduction of the concepts of 'algorithm' and 'family', the relationship between the 3D workspace and the algorithmic construction of the model, and the relationships between its constituent geometries. A learning phase concerning Visual Programming Language (VPL) tools will be followed by modelling complex curves and surfaces and experimenting with possible formal variations introduced through geometry transformation and repetition/assembly operations.
3. Visualisation and post-production
The section dedicated to visualisation and post-production will examine the phase of creation and management of raster images that follow defined and conscious compositional and aesthetic rules. The first part of the section will deal with the texturing of models through qualitative materials and textures, the management of lighting in the virtual space through different types of light sources to simulate realistic lighting, and the export of render images prepared for the final post-production phase. Subsequently, the image management phase will be addressed through raster post-production software focusing on different types of post-production.

Albisinni, P., Chiavoni, E., De Carlo, L. (a cura di). Verso un disegno “integrato”. La tradizione del disegno nell’immagine digitale. Roma: Gangemi Editore, 2010

Calisi, Daniele. Luce ed ombra nella rappresentazione. Rilettura storica e sperimentazioni idiomatiche. Aracne editrice 2015.

De Carlo L., Paris, L. (a cura di). Le linee curve per l'architettura e il design. Milano: Franco Angeli, 2019.

Hall, S. Parallax. Architettura e percezione. Milano: Postmedia Books, 2004

Valenti, G. M. Di segno e modello. Esplorazioni sulla forma libera fra disegno analogico e digitale. Milano: Franco Angeli, 2022

The course programme covers three thematic areas that will be addressed both theoretically and through focused exercises.
1. Advanced three-dimensional modelling
The section on advanced three-dimensional modelling will explore the modelling of NURBS geometries for the handling of complex geometries (single and double curved surfaces, ruled and developable surfaces, organic surfaces) in their application to elements of historical, modern and contemporary architecture (simple, composite and skewed vaulted systems; helical staircases; ceilings and facades).
2. Algorithmic modelling
The second part of the three-dimensional modelling section is dedicated to algorithmic modelling with the introduction of the concepts of 'algorithm' and 'family', the relationship between the 3D workspace and the algorithmic construction of the model, and the relationships between its constituent geometries. A learning phase concerning Visual Programming Language (VPL) tools will be followed by modelling complex curves and surfaces and experimenting with possible formal variations introduced through geometry transformation and repetition/assembly operations.
3. Visualisation and post-production
The section dedicated to visualisation and post-production will examine the phase of creation and management of raster images that follow defined and conscious compositional and aesthetic rules. The first part of the section will deal with the texturing of models through qualitative materials and textures, the management of lighting in the virtual space through different types of light sources to simulate realistic lighting, and the export of render images prepared for the final post-production phase. Subsequently, the image management phase will be addressed through raster post-production software focusing on different types of post-production.

Albisinni, P., Chiavoni, E., De Carlo, L. (a cura di). Verso un disegno “integrato”. La tradizione del disegno nell’immagine digitale. Roma: Gangemi Editore, 2010

Calisi, Daniele. Luce ed ombra nella rappresentazione. Rilettura storica e sperimentazioni idiomatiche. Aracne editrice 2015.

De Carlo L., Paris, L. (a cura di). Le linee curve per l'architettura e il design. Milano: Franco Angeli, 2019.

Hall, S. Parallax. Architettura e percezione. Milano: Postmedia Books, 2004

Valenti, G. M. Di segno e modello. Esplorazioni sulla forma libera fra disegno analogico e digitale. Milano: Franco Angeli, 2022