WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
IND
Course
Prefix
222
Course
Number
3D Design Studio Presentation
Course Title
(2-2)
Lec-Lab
3
Semester
Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An advanced level computer assisted design (CAD) course covering all the basics of the Autodesk 3D
Studio Max/Viz program which produces realistic renderings of still images and animations of interior
space. Students will focus on developing the skills and techniques for creating photo-realistic
renderings, suitable for client presentations.
Prerequisites: IND 221
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
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Introduction to 3D Presentation – concepts and applications
Working with Autodesk 3D Studio Max/Viz
Moving in 3D space and the Basics of Object Creations and Editing
Basic Modeling Tools: Primitives, Shapes and Parametric Modifiers
Creating Compound Objects and AEC Objects
Presentations: Working with Cameras, Lights and Quick Render
Creating and Applying Materials
Animation Techniques
Setting up Interior Presentations: Cameras
METHODS OF PRESENTATION:
1. Lecture
2. Demonstration
3. Readings
STUDENT OUTCOMES (the student should…)
1.
be competent using Autodesk 3D Studio Maz/Viz for rendering of interior spaces.
2.
create models and setup rendering scenes.
3.
select the correct presentation output format, most suitable for client presentations.
4.
participate in classroom discussions and critiques.
5.
be proficient in several different types of CAD Presentation software.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
1. Peer evaluations
2. Faculty critiques
3. Visual and verbal presentation
TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
TBD
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Autodesk 3D Studio Max
Google Sketch UP
PREPARED BY:
Jacque Mott, Fall 2008