INTRO TO RHINO: NURBS Modeling with Rhino
3 Days • $700 •

In this comprehensive 3-day class you will learn to create and edit accurate free-form 3D NURBS models. This fast-moving class covers most of Rhino's functionality, including the most advanced surface commands.
After this course you willl be able to:

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• move comfortably around the Rhino modeling window
• identify when free-form or precision modeling is required
• create & edit curves, surfaces & solids
• use modeling aids for accuracy
• produce simple renderings of Rhino models

Instructor: Matt Trimble

RHINO SURFACE MODELING
1/2 DAY • $99

This course starts with a brief overview of Rhino's interface & command line, then moves toward building surface geometry using a variety of techniques, including: edge surface, pipe, revolve, loft, patch and sweep. You'll then work on some boolean operations, including: difference, intersection and union. Finally, you'll look at methods of manipulating surface geometry with control points.

• execute commands using icons, menus and command line
• build surface geometry scaffolding using point, lines, polylines and splines
• create a variety of surface types in a variety of ways
• manipulate surface orientation, scale and form

RHINO WORKFLOWS FOR FABRICATION DRAWINGS
1/2 DAY • $99

This course focuses on ways to construct, manipulate and disassemble complex geometry (compound curved surfaces) using countouring, flowing and unrolling. You will gain a working knowledge of how to extract 2d fabrication information from a 3d model, and how to use that data to physically rebuild the digital model at a variety of scales.

• describe complex forms using geometry
• apply curved and orthographic line drawings to 3d surfaces
• create sectional geometry for rebuilding complex forms

RHINO PREPARATION for 3D PRINTING and LASER CUTTING
1/2 DAY • $99

This course focuses on the general logic of computer numerically controlled (CNC) prototyping machines, including additive and subtractive processes. Actual 'machine-ready' files will be created and used as a platform for comparing the pros and cons of each method.

• clarify what digital fabrication is, and why it's useful
• understand geometrical constraints for 3d printing
• understand geometrical constraints for laser cutting

RHINO: MASS CUSTOMIZATION
1/2 DAY • $99

This course starts with a discussion on how to construct a design algorithm. The required framework foor producing a series of similar, yet unique objects will be introduced. The primary elements of VB Script will be explored, including: variables, arrays, conditions, loops and functions. You'll finish with a RhinoScript that will generate a field of continuously differentiated objects.

• have a basic knowledge of algorithmic design
• have a familiarity with the building blocks of scripting
• write a script that generates mass customized objects

Instructor: Matt Trimble

RHINO: ANIMATE FORM
1/2 DAY • $99

This course focuses on a work flow for generating, exploring and studying a broad collection of potential design solutions. By animating the parameters that control 3d geometry, you will be able to view a series of iterations in continuous motion. The primary elements of VB Script will be explored, including: variables, arrays, conditions, loops and functions. You will finish with a RhinoScript that will perform geometric transformations on the one hand, and will produce the requisite image frames for animation on the other.

• have a familiarity with the building blocks of scripting
• develop a process and write a script for visualizing geometry
  in flux
• render each parametric variation, and create an animation

RHINO: PARAMETRIC ATTRACTORS with GRASSHOPPER PLUG-IN
1/2 DAY • $99

This course starts with a short intro to parametric modeling, looking at Grasshopper's interface, object structure and its relationship to Rhino. You'll establish a series of associative relations between a point attractor and a field of similarly constrained objects.

• have a familiarity with Grasshopper's interface and object structure
• understand the workflow between Rhino and Grasshopper
• set up a parametric attractor that allows for dynamic interaction

Instructor: Matt Trimble

RHINO SURFACE POPULATION using the GRASSHOPPER PLUG-IN
1/2 DAY • $99

This course starts with an intro to parametric modeling, and Grasshopper's interface and relationship to Rhino. You will construct a surface and a series of units that range in complexity in Rhino. You will then create a graphic algorithm for mapping each unit onto the surface, populating the surface with many units.

• be familiar with Grasshopper's interface and object structure
• understand the workflow between Rhino and Grasshopper
• maximize workflow efficiency in populating a surface with a unit

For information on any of our training courses, please call Steve Berge at 800-875-0025.