Program Overview

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Computational Design and Digital Fabrication

Overview

The MSc in Computational Design and Digital Fabrication investigates the relationship between computational tools and architectural design. The programme offers the opportunity to develop computational design skills and experiment with hands-on cutting-edge fabrication, while acquiring analytical and creative problem-solving thinking.

Admission

The MSc in Computational Design and Digital Fabrication operates as a cross-disciplinary platform, bringing together participants from various design and engineering specializations. The course is open to professionals with backgrounds in architecture, interior design, industrial design, product design, civil and structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and related fields. Suitably qualified candidates from other disciplines with a demonstrated focus on design and engineering are also encouraged to apply.

To be considered for admission, candidates must submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Detailed Portfolio displaying relevant background and/or interest in computational design and digital fabrication. The portfolio should clearly demonstrate the candidate’s design and/or engineering experience.
• Basic computing experience relevant to the field of computational design.
• A Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Honours 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant field (such as architecture, engineering, industrial design, or product design) from an accredited institution of higher education, along with a transcript.
• Short statement (approximately two pages) outlining personal goals, research aims, and reasons for interest in the programme.
• English Language Proficiency: If English is not your first language, you may be required to demonstrate that you meet the University of Nicosia’s Postgraduate Admissions Requirements for English Language Proficiency.
• Contact details of two referees: Preferably one academic referee and one professional supervisor.
• Optional supporting documents: Other documents that may enhance the application (e.g., articles, publications, awards).
• Interview: The admissions process may include an interview during which the candidate will have the opportunity to present a topic of their choice.

Assessment

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, weekly interactive activities, projects, positive online forum participation etc.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

Graduation

The student must complete 90 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

1. Acquire knowledge and expertise in computational design and digital fabrication in relation to architecture and design.
2. Interpret and criticize specific design methodologies, current applications and emerging advances in the field of computational design and digital fabrication.
3. Asses the effect of these methodologies and applications in the production of the built environment.
4. Conduct research leading to new knowledge.
5. Propose original applications of analysis and research knowledge in the field of computational design and digital fabrication through design projects.
6. Evaluate current methodologies and develop critiques of them, in relation to the question set and the outcome of the method.
7. Identify problems in design-to-fabrication workloads and develop solutions based on feedback loops between digital and material world.
8. Display high-level and sought-after skills in pursuing computational design research, including software skills, 3D-modelling, visual computer programming and text-based programming.
9. Display high-level skills in pursuing digital fabrication and material research, including material properties understanding and physical prototyping.
10. Formulate material fabrication techniques and physical prototyping as a medium for improving design communication and outcome.
11. Unfold leadership skills, through teamwork and workshops, relative to architectural workflows with the purpose of enriching current practices or introducing new processes that can provide design solutions as a result of automated, computational processes.
12. Develop the capacity to creatively deal with complex problems either individually or as part of a group through research and design projects.
13. Acquire the ability to communicate research and design conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences through design projects and presentations.

Academic Path

Section: A – Major Requirements

Min. ECTS Credits: 60 Max. ECTS Credits: 60

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits
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ARCH-570DL | Digital Fabrication | 10
ARCH-571DL | Theory and Evolution of Computational Design | 10
ARCH-572DL | Computational Design Processes | 10
ARCH-580DL | Robotic Fabrication | 10
ARCH-582DL | Performance Based Design | 10
ARCH-590DL | Research Methodology in Design and Technology | 10

Section: B – Post Graduate Assignment

Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 30

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits
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ARCH-594DL | Thesis | 30

Semester Breakdown

Semester 1

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits
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ARCH-570DL | Digital Fabrication | 10
ARCH-571DL | Theory and Evolution of Computational Design | 10
ARCH-572DL | Computational Design Processes | 10

Semester 2

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits
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ARCH-580DL | Robotic Fabrication | 10
ARCH-590DL | Research Methodology in Design and Technology | 10
ARCH-582DL | Performance Based Design | 10

Semester 3

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits
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ARCH-594DL | Thesis | 30

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.

Faculty

• Mr Michalis Georgiou

Mr Michalis Georgiou

Associate Professor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Architecture

• Dr Antonia Lemonari – Sophocleous

Dr Antonia Lemonari – Sophocleous

Assistant Professor
Department of Architecture
School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Full-Time Faculty members of the Department of Architecture actively participate in Thesis supervision, with assignments based on their expertise and the specific requirements of each research topic. This ensures that students benefit from a balance of academic rigor and professional insights, aligning with best practices in architectural education.

Adjunct Faculty

• Mr Eftychios Nicolaos Efthimiou

Mr Eftychios Nicolaos Efthimiou

Adjunct Faculty

• Mr Pavlos Fereos

Mr Pavlos Fereos

Adjunct Faculty

• Mr Ioulios Georgiou

Mr Ioulios Georgiou

Adjunct Faculty

• Mr Odysseas Georgiou

Mr Odysseas Georgiou

Adjunct Faculty

Duration: 3 Semesters
Qualification Awarded: Master of Science in Computational Design and Digital Fabrication
Level of Qualification: Master Degree (2nd Cycle)
Language of Instruction: English
Mode of Study: E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)
Minimum ECTS Credits: 90

Programme of Interest: Computational Design and Digital Fabrication (MSc, 3 Semesters) – in collaboration with the University of Innsbruck- E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)

Start Date: TBA Fall 2025

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