The course "Parametric Design" from the Undergraduate Level in Design at UFU aims to explore various alternatives virtually instantaneously, which has become one of the most prominent trends in recent years in the field of computer-aided design. The term "parametric design" is used in this context to refer to design strategies that focus on generating multiple alternatives rather than designing a single element. These methods involve algorithmic procedures that establish a correspondence between form and information to produce and control geometries. Contemporary architects and designers are increasingly seeking such solutions, generating numerous design possibilities during the preliminary phases of their projects. This course will introduce these strategies with the goal of enhancing cognitive skills that enable students to transfer forms and information from physical and ideological realms to the computer, thereby expanding their manipulative capabilities. To achieve this, various classes and functions common to CAD applications will be presented, with a focus on exploring them in creative contexts. Teaching strategies will be employed to promote situations where obtaining, processing, and generating information are directed towards the investigation of form through inputs and outputs. The aim is to connect elements of the architectural universe in processes that allow students to navigate these tools in a qualified manner.

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