DFAB 101 Introduction to Digital Fabrication and Design

School of Arts and Technology

DFAB 101 Introduction Digital Design and Fabrication. This course will cover the basic history and techniques of digital fabrication, including an introduction to design and design methods.

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Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – NoBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks1
Total Credits
Total Hours15
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture15

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe applications of digital design and fabrication
  2. Arrive at effective design solutions through peer collaboration
  3. Explain the design process

Teaching and Learning Approach

A combination of theory-based lecture, context-based demonstration, hands-on participation and collaborative design and fabrication.

Learning Resources

None

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Program overview Industry insights Introduction to digital fabrication History of manufacturing Current technology and research Advantages Disadvantages Future of digital fabrication

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Research Assignment150%
Design Challenge2,350%
Total100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.