GRASSHOPPER MASTERING 201

Course Overview: Mastering Grasshopper for Parametric Design

This online course is designed to help you master Grasshopper, a powerful visual programming tool for Rhino that allows you to create parametric models. Whether you're new to parametric design or looking to enhance your skills, this course will guide you through the techniques to create flexible, dynamic designs and automate complex modeling tasks.

What You'll Learn:

1. Introduction to Grasshopper

   • Understand the Grasshopper interface and basic components
   • Learn how to create and manipulate geometry using visual programming
   • Explore the workflow between Rhino and Grasshopper

2. Building Parametric Models

   • Learn the principles of parametric design
   • Create parametric shapes and control their dimensions with sliders
   • Develop responsive models that change based on input parameters

3. Working with Data in Grasshopper

   • Manage data structures like lists and trees
   • Learn how to manipulate and extract data from your models
   • Integrate data into your designs for more control and flexibility

4. Advanced Parametric Modeling

   • Create complex shapes and systems using more advanced components
   • Use loops, conditional logic, and mathematical functions for dynamic designs
   • Optimize models to respond to multiple parameters

5. Creating Custom Components

   • Learn how to create custom components using scripting languages like Python
   • Extend Grasshopper's functionality to meet specific project needs
   • Automate repetitive tasks for increased efficiency

6. Practical Applications in Design

   • Apply parametric modeling techniques to architecture, product design, and other fields
   • Learn how to use Grasshopper for form-finding and optimization
   • Explore case studies of real-world projects using Grasshopper

Target Audience:

• Designers, architects, and engineers interested in parametric design
• Rhino users looking to expand their capabilities with Grasshopper
• Anyone wanting to automate complex modeling tasks and create dynamic designs

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Rhino and 3D modeling
• No prior experience with Grasshopper required, though familiarity with parametric design concepts is helpful

By the end of this course, you'll be able to create powerful parametric models with Grasshopper, automate complex tasks, and gain greater control over your designs.