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| DFTG 1000 - Revit Architecture Essentials | |
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| This course will introduce you to the revolutionary parametric capabilities of Autodesk Revit. As a true parametric 3D digital building modeler, Revit uses intelligent building components such as floors, walls, doors, windows, stairways, etc…, rather than simple objects like lines, circles and arcs that represent building components, as in traditional CAD systems. Each component is linked through a high performance change propagation engine, allowing a single change in any model view to be propagated throughout all views, both parametrically and bi-directionally. Students will learn to use the software as an architectural design tool, then instruct the program to produce floor plans, elevations, schedules, and rendered views automatically on plotted sheets. This course will cover an overview of Revit concepts, user interface, project set-up, designing with digital building components, producing drawing sheets, and detailing and documenting the project. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required. Experience in the design and/or drafting of commercial and residential buildings is helpful. | |
| DFTG 1014 - AutoCAD Complete Guide Online | |
| The objective of AutoCAD 2010 Fundamentals is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in AutoCAD. Even at this fundamental level, AutoCAD is one of the most sophisticated computer applications you are likely to encounter. Therefore, learning to use it is not a trivial undertaking. To make the process easier and provide flexibility for students, the course is divided into two parts. Part 1 covers the indispensable core topics for working with AutoCAD. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing. They then continue to develop those tools, as well as being introduced to more advanced tools throughout the course. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts. Part 2 continues with more sophisticated techniques that extend the student's mastery of the program. For example, here the course goes beyond the basic skill of inserting a block to learn how to create blocks, and beyond the basic skill of using a template to understand the process of setting up a template. Duration: Part 1: 24 Hours Part 2: 16 Hours Prerequisites: ·A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology ·A working knowledge of Windows | |
| DFTG 1071 - AutoCAD Essentials | |
| Students learn to create and edit 2D drawings using the latest release of AutoCAD. This comprehensive and highly structured course will cover: techniques for viewing and creating accurate drawings, editing existing drawings, management of object properties, creating and inserting blocks, applying dimensions, annotations, and hatch patterns, as well as plotting techniques and methods for creating drawing templates. Emphasis is on the specifics of the tools in the software along with the necessary concepts and techniques that will allow the user to be productive, regardless of their drafting discipline. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required. Previous drafting experience or CAD. | |
| DFTG 1074 - 3D Studio Max Essentials | |
| In this course, the student will learn how 3D Studio Max Essentials is used in various industries, including, but not limited to, the entertainment industry. This course will focus on developing the basic skills required to navigate the program's various modules. The student will be introduced to and explore computer generated modeling concepts, such as parametric and primitives modeling, spline modeling, sub-object modeling and editing, mesh and patch modeling and be given an overview of NURBS modeling. The student will also learn basic lofting skills and Boolean Operations, and the course will also introduce the student to Max systems, such as particle systems, space warps and forward and inverse kinematics. The student will learn basic computer generated animation and image concepts and approaches, such as scene composition, camera and lighting concepts and techniques, material mapping and placement, and rendering concepts and techniques. The participant will learn about animation time concepts and techniques, and this will be followed-up by an introduction to Track View concepts and Post Processing (special effects) concepts and techniques. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required. | |
| DFTG 2004 - Civil 3D Essentials | |
| DFTG 2009 - Revit MEP Essentials | |
| In this 40-hour course, students will learn how to design Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems for a Revit Architecture 3D Building Information Model (BIM). Students will create an analytical model for conducting a building performance analysis, define and calculate heating and cooling loads based on spaces and zones within the model, then create HVAC systems, generate HVAC layouts, and create and modify components and ductwork. Students will plan and create plumbing and piping systems, fire protection systems as well as electrical circuits and wiring, all in 3D. We will test the performance of the systems to catch any potential problems such as interferences, inefficient operation or unbalanced electrical loads. Documentation skills students will learn include how to manage the visibility of the elements in the specific views to effortlessly produce plans, elevations, sections, details, callouts and schedules, and assign them to documentation sheets. Because Revit is a change propagation engine, any revision to the model will immediately and automatically show in all views, sheets, and schedules. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Revit Architecture would be very helpful, but not required. | |
| DFTG 2040 - Pro/Engineer Self Paced Online | |
| Please update the course description below: 2. A computer-aided solid modeling course. Development of three-dimensional drawings and models from engineering sketches and orthographic drawings and utilization of three-dimensional models in design work. Further, this course will introduce you to the principals and practices of using Pro/Engineer for solids modeling and generating detailed drawings. Students have 6 weeks from the date of registration to complete this course. Please contact Kim Duren at 223.4854 once you have registered for the course or should you have any questions. | |
| DFTG 2046 - AutoCAD Advanced Self-Paced Online | |
| AutoCAD Advanced is the second in a series of courses in AutoCAD. While our initial course, AutoCAD Fundamentals, focuses on the basic tools to create a drawing and setup files, this course strives to make the student more proficient in their use of AutoCAD and introduces more advanced techniques. Duration: 24 Hours Prerequisites: AutoCAD Fundamentals (or equivalent) and at least 80 hrs of experience with AutoCAD. | |
| DFTG 5001 - AutoCAD Update-1 Day | |
| This 8-hour hands-on course is designed for the industry professional. The update training covers the new features, commands and enhancements in the latest release of AutoCAD. This hands-on training is designed so users can acquire those concepts needed to update and enhance their AutoCAD skills. Hands-on exercises cover the application of the latest version of AutoCAD in a variety of industries. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required. Proficiency with the preceding AutoCAD version necessary. | |
| DFTG 5004 - AutoCAD 3D | |
| This course provides experienced 2D AutoCAD users with an understanding of 3D AutoCAD, including shading and rendering features. Content includes: basic 3D concepts, user coordinate systems, 3D viewing commands, solid model creation and editing concepts, model space and paper space concepts, producing 2D drawing sheets from 3D models, and an introduction to rendering, lights, materials, and cameras. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required. AutoCAD Essentials or proficiency with commands and techniques covered in the Essentials course. | |
| DFTG 5019 - Rapid Prototyping | |
| In this course, students will be able to use the 3D printer to create a solid prototype of 3D drawings they have completed. | |
| DFTG 5020 - AutoCAD for Interior Design | |
| In this course, students will build on the drafting concepts learned in INDS 1092. This course will introduce students to computer-aided drafting. Students will learn how to use AutoCAD as a tool to produce two-dimensional interior design layouts. Emphasis is placed on basic drawing and modification commands, making and inserting pre-drawn objects, such as furniture, and printing techniques. Prerequisite: INDS 1092 or equivalent experience with manual drafting. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Windows based operating systems. | |
| DFTG 5021 - AutoCAD Architecture I | |
| This 24-hour course is designed to help you produce complete building projects quickly, efficiently, and accurately using AutoCAD Architecture (formerly Architectural Desktop). It is designed for the drafter, designer, engineer, architect or user with who is already familiar with AutoCAD commands. This course is designed to teach you to create and edit walls, doors, and windows, roofs, stairs and railings. To add annotation symbols and schedule tables to your drawing and learn to use the layout tabs and work with layer keying. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required. AutoCAD Essentials or proficiency with commands and techniques covered in the Essentials course. | |
| DFTG 5028 - Civil 3D Essentials | |
| This 32-hour course covers the essentials of Autodesk Civil 3D. Students learn how to work with point data in Autodesk Civil 3D, how to create and analyze a surface, how to develop a site, how to model roads, corridors, and pipe networks, how to work with survey data, and how to import and export data. Hands-on exercises throughout the course explore how to create 2D and 3D production drawings. | |
| DFTG 5032 - Inventor Essentials | |
| This 40-hour hands-on course on Autodesk Inventor covers solids, parts and assemblies, editing of 3D models, creation of part drawings and plotting of part drawings. This course offers a comprehensive solution to those seeking to enhance their 3D design projects by incorporating Inventor’s 3D parametric feature based and adaptive technologies. It brings the designer up the learning curve from the basic 3D parametric technology to assembly modeling and finally to part drawings. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required. Experience in the design and drafting of machine parts and assemblies is helpful. | |
| DFTG 5033 - Unix for CAD Users | |
| For CAD users who want to sharpen their skills in using the UNIX operating system. Topics include how to move around the command line, useful UNIX tools, how UNIX interacts with CAD systems, editing and modifying files, how systems talk to each other, and how to share files in the context of CAD design. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required. Previous AutoCAD experience. | |
| DFTG 5034 - AutoCAD Update-2 Day | |
| This 16-hour hands-on course is designed for the industry professional using AutoCAD as a 2D drafting tool. The update training covers the new features, commands and enhancements, as well as the improvements to familiar commands in the latest three releases of AutoCAD. This hands-on training is designed for experienced users who need to update and enhance their 2D AutoCAD skills. Prerequisite: Proficiency with AutoCAD (no older than 3 previous releases); basic computer skills. | |
| DFTG 5041 - Solidworks | |
| In this 40-hour course, students will learn how to create parts, assemblies, and detail drawings in Solidworks. This course is intended for beginning level users and will cover the basics of Solidworks. | |
| DFTG 5052 - IC Layout Portfolio | |
| A lab course that will focus on building an Integrated Circuit Layout portfolio suitable for job hunting. Mostly independent work with a tutor present to answer questions. Prerequisite: DFTG 2470-Essentials of IC Layout or instructor approval. | |
| DFTX 3000 - VB.NET Programming | |
| This 40-hour course introduces students to the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language for AutoCAD. Students are introduced to components of the development interface, VBA project files, creating simple user forms, object-oriented programming concepts, methods for creating and modifying AutoCAD objects, and writing event handlers. | |
| DFTX 3006 - Sketch-Up Essentials | |
| This 16-hour course introduces students to Google SketchUp. In this course, students are introduced to the 2D and 3D Sketchup workspaces. Students learn to build basic 3D models, add details, materials, shadows and realistic effects. By the end of the course, students will be able to model, render, add text and call outs and print their projects. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. | |
| DFTX 3007 - Civil 3D Complete Guide: Self-Paced Online | |
| The Civil 3D 2011 Fundamentals course is designed for Civil Engineers and Surveyors who want to take advantage of AutoCAD Civil 3D’s interactive, dynamic design functionality. AutoCAD Civil 3D permits the rapid development of alternatives through its model-based design tools. You will learn techniques enabling you to organize project data, work with points, create and analyze surfaces, model road corridors, create parcel layouts, perform grading and volume calculation tasks, and lay out pipe networks. Duration: 32 hours Prerequisites: Prior experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD-based products (such as Autodesk Land Desktop) is a prerequisite for this course. | |
| DFTX 3012 - 3D Design Camp | |
| This is a fun hands-on course that introduces students to a variety of 3D CAD software programs. It is designed for students who want to learn which 3D CAD program would be the best fit for their needs. Students are introduced to Autodesk programs including AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor and Civil 3D. Once exposed to the different software options, students can then transition into the Essentials course to learn more about the software that suits their needs. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills. | |
| DFTX 3013 - AutoCAD 3D: Self-Paced Online | |
| More and more AutoCAD users are venturing out of their traditional and familiar two-dimensional world to explore the possibilities of 3D modeling. Thanks to many software enhancements in this area, 3D is an increasingly useful and widespread tool. However, the leap into three dimensions requires some changes in thinking and drawing habits.
The AutoCAD 3D Modeling course introduces students who are proficient with AutoCAD’s 2D commands to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. The course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of 3D and explores the main features of AutoCAD’s advanced 3D Modeling workspace. Duration: 24 hours Prerequisites: Before taking this course, students need a good working skill level in AutoCAD. A minimum of 80 hours of work experience with AutoCAD is recommended. | |
| DFTX 3014 - REVIT Architecture Advanced | |
| This course is a continuation of the Revit Essentials course, expanding on basic skills and exploring new and advanced tools for modeling and documenting your Building Information Model (BIM). Specific topics include: creating room and area designs, advanced wall topic such as stacked walls, curtain walls, and vertically compound walls, creation of custom content with the family editor, site and topography skills, rendering topics that include custom lighting and walkthroughs, linking Revit architectural models for structural and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) disciplines, phasing and design options, and project collaboration tools such as worksets checked out from a central model to accommodate large design teams. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required. Basic Revit skills such as those covered in Revit Essentials course strongly suggested. Experience in the design and/or drafting of commercial and residential buildings is helpful. | |
| DFTX 3015 - Revit Architecture Complete Guide: Self-Paced Online | |
| Revit Architecture is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) program that works the way Architects think. From Preliminary Design through Design Development and into Construction Documents, the program streamlines the design process with a central 3D model. Changes made in one view update across all views and on the printable sheets. Since building projects themselves tend to be extremely complex, Revit Architecture necessarily a complex program. The objective of the Revit Architecture 2011 Fundamentals course is to enable students to create full 3D architectural project models and set them up in working drawings. You begin by learning about the user interface and the Revit commands for design development followed by those available for construction documentation. Duration: 32 hours Prerequisites: An understanding of architectural terminology is an asset. | |
| DFTX 3016 - Revit MEP Complete Guide: Self-Paced Online | |
| Part I: Conceptual Design & Visualization As architects and designers start a project, they frequently think about the overall massing of a building or the area of the footprint. This course, using Revit Architecture’s powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) engine, covers tools for creating mass elements that can be modified into many shapes. Students then apply walls, roofs, and floors applied to the mass elements. This course also covers space planning tools for setting up areas for rooms and also applying colors to them to show the connections. For presentations and analysis, this course shows you how to create and render perspective views and create walkthroughs and solar studies. Duration: 8 hours Part II: Collaboration Tools Revit Architecture is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool, which can be used by more than one person working on a new project. This is an important feature in collaboration within a project, between projects, and with other users, firms, and disciplines. The objective of the Revit Architecture 2011 Collaboration Tools course is to enable students who have a basic knowledge of Revit to increase their productivity while working with other people on a team, either in the same firm or with other firms, and while working with Revit files or other CAD files. Duration: 8 hours Part III: BIM Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an approach to the entire building life cycle. Revit Architecture is a powerful BIM program that supports the ability to coordinate, update, and share design data with team members throughout the design, construction, and management phases of a building’s life. A key component in managing the BIM process is to establish a company foundation for different types of projects by creating standard templates and custom elements. Having this in place makes the process of any new project flow smoothly and efficiently. The objective of the Revit Architecture 2011 BIM Management course is to enable students who have worked with Revit to expand their knowledge in setting up office standards with templates that include annotation styles, preset views, sheets, and schedules, as well as creating custom element types and families. Duration: 8 hours | |
| DFTX 3017 - Intro to GIS: Using Digital Flood Data – ArcGIS | |
| This course builds upon the fundamentals taught in the Online Investigation course by introducing students to using digital flood data in the ArcGIS environment. In using DFIRMs, students investigate site location specifics, estimate BFE’s using approximate methods, and relate flood insurance study (FIS) profiles with the map. Students will also explore more advanced uses of the data and ArcGIS by conducting a basic risk assessment, then learning the basics of cartography for map layouts. Note: Although this course is often taught as a follow-on (Part 2) to the Online Investigation course (Part 1) above, it can be taken independently | |
| DFTX 3018 - Intro to GIS: Using Digital Flood Data - Part 2 | |
| We've partnered with Texas Geographic Society to offer special HAZUS-MH/GIS Training Courses. Part 2 of this course introduces students to using digital flood data in the ArcGIS environment. In using DFIRMs, students investigate site location specifics and estimate BFE’s using simplified methods. Students will also explore more advanced uses of the data and ArcGIS by conducting a basic risk assessment. Throughout the course, basic GIS concepts and techniques will be discussed including spatial analysis and cartography. Prerequisite: Intro to GIS: Using Digital Flood Data – Part 1 | |
| DFTX 3019 - Intro HAZUS: Inventory & Riverine Flood Estimation | |
| This course introduces students to the basic principles of HAZUS-MH and to the operation of the Flood model. The course begins with understanding the inputs to the model – the inventory data, which are national data sets used to represent the existing built and human environment. This information is useful for all three of the HAZUS-MH hazard models (Flood, Hurricane, and Earthquake). Then the course focuses on the riverine flood model, performing damage and loss estimation analysis and interpreting the various reports and map outputs. This course uses HAZUS-supplied data out-of-the-box. | |
| DFTX 3020 - Inventor Complete Guide: Self-Paced Online | |
| Autodesk Inventor 2011 Fundamentals introduces the concepts and techniques of 3D modeling with Autodesk Inventor. As an introductory course, it does not assume prior knowledge of any 3D modeling or CAD software. Students do need to be experienced with the Windows operating system. Also, some background with drafting of 3D parts (such as orthographic projections, sections, and exploded views) is recommended. The structure of the course follows the typical stages of using Inventor to create and edit parts, add them to assemblies, and generate drawings. Not all aspects of Inventor can be addressed within the time limits of an introductory course. Advanced techniques and features are covered in Inventor 2011 Intermediate. Like its predecessor from Autodesk, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor is a parametric, feature-based solid modeling program. Unlike Mechanical Desktop, however, it is not based on AutoCAD. Students coming to Inventor from the AutoCAD/MDT environment discover that this means changing some long-standing habits, like working at the Command Line. On the other hand, they should find that many of the new tools in Inventor are intuitive. Students familiar with Mechanical Desktop also find extensive similarities with concepts and techniques in Inventor. Duration: 40 hours Prerequisites: None are required. | |
| DFTX 3021 - Inventor Intermediate: Self-Paced Online | |
| Inventor 2011 Intermediate course is broken into two sections to make learning more structured and easier to follow – Advanced Part Modeling and Advanced Assembly Modeling. Prerequisites: The class assumes a mastery of Inventor basics as taught in Inventor Introduction to Solid Modeling. Students should know how to create and edit parts, use work features, and create and annotate drawing views, etc. | |
| DFTX 3022 - Civil 3D Design Series: Point Data | |
| DFTX 3023 - Civil 3D Design Series | |
| This 8 hour course is structured for professionals who are ready to go beyond the essentials, with a focus on specific Civil 3D features. Learn intermediate and advanced level techniques, workflows, and style customizations for a specific feature, to help you to leverage Civil 3D in a production environment. Students are asked to bring "live" data from the office in order to work with it in Civil 3D. Topics of concentration are determined by the students, Choose a topic from a list of features: styles customization, point data, surfaces, parcels, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading, sections, quantities, pipe networks, plan production & data management. Students are encouraged to contact the instructor for coordinating the selected topic. Pre-requisite: Civil 3D Essentials/Fundamentals, or equivalent professional experience. | |
| DFTX 3024 - Civil 3D Design Series: Parcels | |
| DFTX 3025 - Civil 3D Design Series: Alignments & Profiles | |
| DFTX 3026 - Civil 3D Design Series: Corridors | |
| DFTX 3027 - Civil 3D Design Series: Grading and Quantities | |
| DFTX 3028 - Civil 3D Design Series: Pipe Networks | |
| DFTX 3029 - Civil 3D Design Series: Sections & Quantities | |
| DFTX 3030 - Civil 3D Design Series: Visualization | |
| DFTX 3031 - Civil 3D Design Series: Using Geospatial Data | |
| DFTX 3032 - Civil 3D Design Series: Styles & Settings | |
| DFTX 3033 - Civil 3D Design Series: Project Management | |
| DFTX 3034 - Revit Structure Complete Guide: Self-Paced Online | |
| DFTX 4014 - AutoCAD Fundamentals- Self Paced Online | |
| DFTX 5032 - Autodesk Certification Exam | |
| Autodesk Certification can enhance the competitive edge and reputation of organizations that adopt its use, while providing an industry-accepted credential that students and professionals can use to achieve academic success and advance their careers. | |
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