361: Designing A Parametric and Generative Design Undergraduate Course Program

Parametric design concentrates on creating relationships between parts of a product. Generative design creates processes that generate results, instead of creating particular products. Both parametric and generative design are indirect methods of project and are aligned with meta-responsive approaches. However, design curricula of undergraduate design courses generally do not include these disciplines. This study presents the creation and execution of a Parametric and Generative Design course within a Design Bachelor Degree at Instituto Federal Sul-rio-grandense, in Pelotas, Brazil. Due to the generalistic profile at this undergraduate course, the proposed program is a broad introduction that allows students from diverse sub-areas, such as graphic, digital, interior and industrial design, to enroll. The results show that the course was successful in bringing together people with different intentions to reflect on parametric and generative design, but it lacked time to consolidate technical training and knowledge on the subjects.