Parametric Modeling: Selections from Paul McCoy’s Visual Communication III Course

The focus of “Visual Communication III” is sustained engagement with digital media as part of the design process. This engagement fosters an ongoing evaluation of the conceptual and practical impact of digital techniques on architectural and interior design production. The course integrates parametric modeling and advanced representation techniques with students’ prior experience in 3D modeling and graphic design software. The aim is to provide students with a foundation in parametric modeling and its integration into broader digital workflows, while creating opportunities for continued work with various modes of output, including drawings, robotics, and digitally fabricated models and installations.