ACT-258: Architectural Presentation Techniques

This course is INACTIVE
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
Arch Construction-DNU
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Architecture/Construction
Course Number
258
Course Title
Architectural Presentation Techniques
Credit Hours
4.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
77.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
77.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
ACT 130
Co-requisites
none
Catalog Course Description

This is an advanced course in which the student becomes acquainted with various digital presentation techniques. Multiple software applications will be explored for rendering, animation, and graphic production. Including; Viz Render, Sketchup, and Photoshop. Topics include 3D modeling, rendering, animation, use of digital images for presentation display boards, and use of presentation software such as Microsoft power point. Students will also use these tools to design and assemble a basic portfolio.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. • Introduction to computerized rendering.
  2. • Basic terminology.
  3. • Basic modeling concepts
  4. • Basic scene creation
  5. CAD and 3D Studio Viz
  6. • Sketch-up
  7. • Photoshop
  8. • PowerPoint
  9. • Creating a display board
  10. • Creating an animation
  11. • Developing a portfolio
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Create and manipulate 3D objects
  2. Create and apply materials to objects
  3. Create a basic scene
  4. Create a basic animation sequence or building walkthrough
  5. Create and manipulate lights in a scene
  6. Create and manipulate cameras in a scene
  7. Discuss marketing techniques appropriate for architecture and construction
  8. *Develop materials for client presentations
  9. Use multiple computer applications to create quality presentation materials
  10. Create a basic portfolio

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment is based on performance of periodic lab projects. All assessment of student achievement is left to the discretion of the individual instructor.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Summer 2007
Deactivation Date
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date