Rhino Grasshopper

Course details

OVERVIEW: Rhinoceros with Grasshopper is a robust 3D modeler for architecture, engineering, fabrication, and construction that facilitates a team's creative building process. The Rhino Grasshopper training in Dubai helps professionals gain knowledge on defining parametric control over the model and explores generative design workflow.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Market Trends: Rhino has been a dominant force in the 3D modeling industry due to its low cost, ease of use, and powerful feature set. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment in the 3D modeling industry grew between 8 - 14%, in 2018. Due to the growing popularity of 3D modeling and its dramatic impact on several industries, there are many new opportunities created for professionals with Grasshopper certification.

Salary Trends: Technological advancements have contributed to the value of 3D modeling, making it an attractive career path with a generous salary package. It was found that design architects with Grasshopper certification can bolster remuneration as compared to their non - certified counterparts. The average salary of a Design Architect with Rhino certification is AED 120,000 per annum.

Demand and Opportunities: Over the years, Rhino 3D has made a noticeable impression in the market for creating complex architecture and product design, making it a highly demanding skill. The market for 3D mapping and modeling is expected to grow at a rate of from 2021 to 2028. Among design professionals, there is a scarce supply of 3D modeling experts due to the growth of the market. Consequently, there is a large demand for design professionals with Grasshopper certification.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Module 1: Introduction to Rhino 3D
Introduction

• Introduction to Rhino
• Explaining Rhino User Interface
• Navigation shortcuts (Pan, Zoom, Orbit, etc)
• Geometry Types (Nurbs Vs Mesh)
• Understanding how Command-Line works
• Handling Viewports in Rhino
• Understanding the process of Saving and different File Types
• Basic Drawing Techniques
• Insert & Modify Background Image
• Line Command & Options
• Creating Polylines
• Understanding Control Point Curve
• Points On Tool
• Curve Modification Techniques
• Mirror Command
• Measuring Tool
• Free Form Modelling
• Understanding Extrude Curve Command & Types
• Loft Command & Options
• Creating Planar Surface
• Creating Surface by Points
• Solid Modelling
• Creating Primitive Objects
• Types of Offset command & Options
• Understanding of Blend tool & types
• Solid Editing using Boolean Operations
• Extrude Surface
• Trim & Split command
• Drawing Extraction
• Make 2D
• Sections
• Quick Print
• Basic Presentation
• Creating & Modify Materials
• Understanding Rendering Options

Module 2: Introduction to Grasshopper

• Introduction to parametric design
• Understanding the user interface of Grasshopper and visual programming theory
• Understand the components and types of networking
• Linking and importing and exporting geometry from Rhino Rhino geometry results back
• Knowledge of the main data types (numbers, fields, vectors, points, curves, surfaces, brep)
• Manage lists and trees of data: simple tasks lists, extracting data in lists and trees
• Operations with vectors and points
• Using colored gradient according to the parameters
• Strategies of planar space subdivision: Voronoi
• Working with curves and create surfaces: loft, surface from points, attractors
• Surface subdivision with Lunchbox: triangular, hex, diagrid

Module 3: Data Tree Structure & Geometry

• Number Sequences (Series, Range, Random)
• Mathematical Expressions
• Data Dynamic Remapping (graph mapper)
• Curves, surfaces, and points and their properties (domain, parameters)
• Data Tree, Path, Items, Index, and Matrix
• Proximity Based Transformation (attractors)
• Grids, Image Sampling

Module 4: Surface Panelling & Information

• Introduction to Panelling for Surfaces
• Surface Mapping, Isotrim and box morph
• Mesh Modelling and Topology
• Data Visualization (Tags, Gradient Colours)
• Communicating with Excel through CSV file
• Introduction to Galapagos (genetic algorithm)

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Upon completion of our Rhino course, the candidate will be able to:

• Become proficient in Rhino 3D and Grasshopper
• Utilize Rhino with Grasshopper to learn key modeling techniques
• Apply Rhino functions to real-world situations
• Develop intricate patterns and structures
• Use Rhino with Grasshopper to design 3D models

ACCREDITATION:

Our Rhino course in Dubai is accredited by ISO 9001: 2015 and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

ALUMNI: Our academy graduates of Grasshopper essential training are successfully placed in some of the top-notch companies in Dubai like Jumeirah, Aramex, Airarabia, Damac, Emaar, etc. They are entrepreneurs, career changers, and lifelong learners. Updated on 22 August, 2024