7 units; 5 hours lecture, 10 hours lab The first of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. Drafting fundamentals are covered that include national and international drafting standards, geometric constructions, orthographic projections, dimensioning, sectioning, auxiliary views, Computer-aided drafting fundamentals, and three-dimensional modeling. All coursework is done using the latest release of the AutoCAD software program.

Recommended Preparation: MACH 100 and MATH 92

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DDGT 121
Digital Design Graphics Technology 2

7 units; 5 hours lecture, 10 hours lab

The second of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. Advanced study in computer-aided drafting (CAD) three-dimensional parametric solid modeling, Boolean operations, advanced lighting and scene layout for CAD rendered images, the study of descriptive geometry and lateral surface developments and creation of working drawing sets. Development of intranet web pages for communication of engineering documents across the internet.

Prerequisite: DDGT 120

Recommended Preparation: MATH 107

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DDGT 199
Independent Study in Digital Design Graphics Technology

1 - 3 units; 3 - 9 hours lab

A course for second-year Digital Design Graphics Technology degree track students
wishing to pursue related special studies that are not included in the existing Digital Design Graphics Technology/Autodesk Premier ATC curriculum.

Prerequisite: DDGT 121

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DDGT 201
Autocad for the Professional Level 1

1 unit; 5 hours lecture, 11 hours lab; 2 weeks This course teaches the beginning Computer- Aided Drafting (CAD) user the beginning fundamentals of using the latest release of the AutoCAD software program. The user interface, drawing aids, drawing & editing commands, layers, blocks, drawing annotation, dimensioning, and outputting drawing files to hard-copy are covered.

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DDGT 202
Autocad for the Professional Level 2

1 unit; 5 hours lecture, 11 hours lab; 2 weeks

This course builds on knowledge and skills gained in DDGT 201, AutoCAD For the ProfessionalLevel 1. Topics covered include grips,object selection settings and filters, system variables, advanced linetype creation, block attributes, externally referenced files, working with raster images, dimension style families, editing dimensions, paperspace and printing, and introduction to customization and 3D drawing.

CSU

DDGT 203
Autocad for the Professional Level 3

1 unit; 5 hours lecture, 11 hours lab; 2 weeks This course builds on topics covered in AutoCAD level 2 by incorporating various AutoCAD command structures into the output of drawing files by plotting and printing, create a continuous slide show, and work with paperspace.

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DDGT 205
Autocad 3D Drawing and Rendering

1 unit; 5 hours lecture, 11 hours lab; 2 weeks This course teaches the student how to use the latest release of AutoCAD for drawing three dimensional (3D) wireframe and solid models. Construction techniques including Boolean
operations are taught as are rendering techniques including materials and lighting.

Recommended Preparation: DDGT 202

CSU

DDGT 206
Autocad Architectural Desktop

1 unit; 5 hours lecture, 11 hours lab; 2 weeks This course is intended for students who are AutoCAD proficient and wish to optimize their architectural CAD capabilities by using the AutoCAD Architectural Desktop software program. Topics covered include showing the progression from schematic design to design development through the creation of construction documents. Also included are the development of 3D animated walk-throughs and fly-bys.

CSU

DDGT 207
3D Studio Max, Level 1

1 unit; 5.5 hours lecture, 10.5 hours lab; 2 weeks

A beginning level course in the use of the latest releaseo of Kinetix 3D Studio Max, an industry leading three-dimensional modeling and animating software application that runs on the Windows NT platform. Topics covered include hardware requirements, user interface, 3D modeling, keyframes, lights and cameras, material application, and animating scenes.

Recommended Preparation: DDGT 205

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DDGT 208
3D Studio Max Level 2

1 unit; 5 hours lecture, 11 hours lab; 2 weeks

This is the second in a two-course series in the study of 3D Studio MAX, an animating and rendering software program. Topics include review 3D Studio MAX Level 1, advanced shape editing, advanced modifier usage, animating materials, complex lofting techniques, video post, and adding audio to animations.

Recommended Preparation: DDGT 207

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DDGT 209
3D Studio Viz Level 1

1 unit; 5 hours lecture, 11 hours lab; 2 weeks This course teaches the architectural designer how to present to their clients realistically modeled, rendered and animated three dimensional walkthroughs and fly-bys of their architectural designs on a desktop computer platform using the 3D Studio VIZ software application.

Recommended Preparation: DDGT 206

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DDGT 230
Digital Architectural Drafting and Design

6 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab

A study of the digital graphic representation used by the architectural field, building codes, symbology, floor plans, sectional views, foundation plans, roof framing plans, specifications, interior/exterior elevations, computer animated walk-throughs and fly-bys.

Recommended Preparation: DDGT 206

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DDGT 231
Architectural Design and Drafting 2

6 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab

Design fundamentals and graphic representation used by the architectural drafter. The use of symbols, sectional views, details, elevations, floor plans and applications of building codes as they apply to commercial and advanced residential projects.

Prerequisite: DDGT 230

Recommended Preparation: DDGT 121

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DDGT 240
Digital Design Graphics Technology 3

7 units; 5 hours lecture, 10 hours lab

A third of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. Study of modeling, materials, lighting, and animation of three-dimensional (3D) models and scenes. Editing 3D objects, lofting objects, utilize particle systems, create cameras, perform video post operations, timing of multiple object animations within a scene. Study of traditional pictorial drawing types, and biped character animation.

Prerequisite: DDGT 121

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DDGT 241
Digital Design Graphics Technology 4

7 units; 5 hours lecture, 10 hours lab

The last of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. The study of civil drafting, geographic information systems (GIS) and their relationship to engineering documentation, utilization of electrical/electronic symbology and the development of various electronic diagrams.

Prerequisite: DDGT 240

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DDGT 298
Selected Topics in Digital Design Graphics Technology

1 - 3 units; 1 - 9 hours lecture/lab

Topics in Digital Design graphics Technology not covered by regular catalog listings. Course content and unit credit to be determined in relation to community/student needs and available staff. Offered as a seminar, lecture, or lecture/lab class.

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