WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
IND
Course
Prefix
232
Course
Number
Kitchen and Bath Computer Application Studio
Course Title
(2-2)
Lec-Lab
3
Semester
Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Covers an introduction to Kitchen and Bath industry software techniques for two-dimensional space
planning and interior elevations. Introduces 3-Dimensional CAD to develop perspectives and walkthrough of interior spaces. Emphasis is on the development of computer graphics to augment and
represent kitchens, baths and other interior spaces.
Prerequisites: IND230 with grades of “C” or better.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
I. Develop floor plans and elevations using NKBA guidelines.
II. Develop lighting and electrical plans.
III. Develop perspective and isometric drawings.
IV. Modification of cabinets
V. Placing and stacking moldings
VI. Adjust color to specification.
VII. Sketching for communication
VIII. Select appliances and fixtures
METHOD OF PRESENTATION
1.
Lecture
2.
Demonstration
3.
Readings
4.
Computer applications
STUDENT OUTCOMES (The student should…)
1. Utilize CAD for design development and documentation by effectively using the basic and advanced
tools a designer will need in their work.
2. Have the ability to conceptually design space studies and solutions using various CAD platforms and
customized settings within the CAD environment.
3. Effectively use CAD in a workflow process from initial design concepts, to client presentation and
final design documents.
4. Be familiar and comfortable with the 2D and 3D environment for developing design documents and
transmitting CAD information between various businesses.
5. Utilize basic and efficiency tools to create drawing and objects, defining attributes, using external
references and image files, using layouts and creating sheet sets.
6. Define spaces and areas for kitchen and bath design, creating elevations, sections and detail
drawings, and schedules using styles for annotation.
7. Setup of perspective drawings, assign materials, and rendering output images.
8. Transmit CAD drawings via the internet for client and subcontractor use.
9. Understand CAD use of NKBA standards effectively in the kitchen and bath design environment.
10. Able to trouble-shoot design problems and communicate solutions with computer-aided technology.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1. Successful completion of assigned computer projects
2. Tests
IND 232 Kitchen and Bath Computer Application Studio
TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
None
Prepared by: Jacque Mott
Spring 2007