specification and representation focuses on the transformation of an naturally occuring object, such as a fruit, into a manmade object, like a chair. The course highlights the differences between representational techniques like line drawings and renders, for example, in contrast to a specific set of instructions that result in a built piece of furniture, similar to a set of IKEA construction diagrams. The course seeks to study the loss of fidelity during the steps of translation between the original object and the effects of the new object.
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