MCDF: Master’s in Computational Design and Fabrication

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Program brief

The Master’s in Computational Design and Fabrication (MCDF) program nurtures designers who are capable of conceptualizing form, exploring materials, and adopting cutting-edge fabrication processes to develop contemporary design solutions. Our program responds to the growing need for design practice to integrate computational thinking, tools, and techniques of digital fabrication. Rooted in computational design, this program extends across multiple domains — from product design to built environment, and operates at diverse scales, ranging from furniture to building envelope systems.

Master’s in Computational Design and Fabrication | Faculty of Design | CEPT University

A two-year-full time program which encourages you to explore integrative pedagogy that demonstrates the interdependencies between design, material, and production technology.

By the end of the program, you will develop competencies in

  • Computational thinking: analytical and algorithmic thinking
  • Computational tools and programming languages for form development and optimization.
  • Emerging technologies like AR, VR, MR & XR within the design process.
  • Fabrication processes like additive, subtractive manufacturing, and robotic fabrication.
  • Integrative design and fabrication processes to build scaled interventions.

CEPT is uniquely positioned to offer this program where you shall be mentored by academics and practitioners from the fields of design, technology, and architecture. The infrastructure and facilities available at the CEPT FabLab and workshops, along with access to a network of industries, provides our students with a supportive ecosystem to develop and execute their projects.

Beyond academics, CEPT’s dedicated placement and outreach initiatives ensure that students are well supported as they transition from the program to professional or research-oriented careers in the ever evolving landscape of design.

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Message from Program Chair

Jinal Shah
Jinal Shah Program Chair, Master’s in Computational Design and Fabrication
Faculty of Design

Program Structure

Degree Title
Master’s of Computational Design and Fabrication
Duration
Two Years | Four Semesters
Total Credits
80 across Two Years

Key Features

Our program is structured through essential (mandatory) courses, design studios, and electives. The program follows CEPT University’s learning pedagogy emphasizing on the Studio Unit framework where learning and teaching are centered around studios or units which comprise of small groups with a faculty student ratio of 1:8 - 1:12 (maximum).

While the lecture based courses go on for 12 weeks, the studio unit continues for 16 weeks till the end of semester. These studios account for 70% of the total semester credits.

Semester 01

Studios/​Courses

  • Design Studio | (14 credits)
  • Algorithmic Thinking in Design: History, Theory and Application | (2 Credits)
  • Advanced Programming: Introduction to C# | (2 Credits)
Semester 02

Studios/​Courses

  • Design Studio | (14 Credits)
  • Theory of Material Systems and Processes | (2 Credits)
  • Advanced Programming II: C# | (2 Credits)
Semester 03

Studios/​Courses

  • Design Studio | (14 Credits)
  • Theoretical Perspectives on Emerging Technologies | (2 Credits)
  • Advanced Programming III: Introduction to Mechanical Systems | (2 Credits)
Semester 04

Studios/​Courses

  • Design Studio | (14 Credits)
  • Digital Cultures | (2 Credits)
  • Advanced Programming IV: Robotic Fabrication | (2 Credits)

Summer Winter School (8 Credits)

*The program structure and courses indicated above are based on previous years’ offerings and are subject to change.

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