Design Technology Course Descriptions
AutoCAD Basics - TIS 0119
:
Experience with computer basics and Windows. This intensive 36-hour
beginning level course includes hands-on exercises and step-by-step
procedures covering creating, editing and plotting drawings in
the 2-D environment. View current schedule.
AutoCAD Intermediate Skills -
TIS 0071
: AutoCAD Level I.
Following on skills developed in the essentials course this 24-hour
course adds production skills and advanced tools. In this course
the student will create a complete project from initial drawing
to plotting the final product. View current schedule.
AutoCAD Advanced Topics -
TIS 0101
: AutoCAD Intermediate Skills
or permission of instructor. This 36-hour course is a continuation
of AutoCAD Intermediate Skills. Emphasis is placed on intermediate and advanced
commands and operations to build on the intermediate skills. View current schedule.
AutoCAD Update -
TIS 0033
: Proficiency in AutoCAD
13 or 14. This 16-hour hands-on course is designed for the experienced
AutoCAD user and will help speed the transition from earlier versions
to Release 2002. View current schedule.
AutoCAD 3-D - TIS
0117
: AutoCAD Level II
or permission of the instructor. This 36-hour hands-on course
covers the creation of surface and solid models in three dimensions.
Presentation and rendering topics such as lights and materials
will also be covered. View current schedule.
AutoCAD 3-D
Studio VIZ I - TIS 0107
: AutoCAD 3-D or permission
of instructor. A software useful for many different professional
applications, 3-D Studio VIZ has become the industry standard
for visualization specialists. This 32-hour hands-on course covers
creating, modifying, rendering and animating objects in 3-D. View current schedule.
AutoCAD 3-D Studio VIZ
II - TIS 0105
: AutoCAD 3-D Studio
VIZ Level I or permission of instructor. This 32 hour course builds
on skills learned in the beginning level VIZ course. Topics covered
in Level II include advanced methods for creating complex objects,
object transformation and building hierarchies. Web techniques
for locating material and block content using VIZ innovative "eyedrop"
technology will also be covered. View current schedule.
Creating AutoCAD Block Libraries - CCE0004
Increase your productivity by using the power
of blocks. This 8 hour hands on course will teach you to use,
manage, create, edit and assign properties to your to your blocks
to make them your most powerful drawing resource. Assemble your
blocks in libraries to speed your drawing time and accuracy. View current schedule.
SketchUp Fundamentals - CCE0005
Learn to create 3 dimensional architectural
models quickly and easily. This course is intended for students
with little or no 3 dimensional drawing experience. In this 8
hour hands-on class the student will learn to generate dynamic
3 dimensional models and edit these models quickly to visualize
3 dimensional space. An excellent presentation tool for designers
and architects, SketchUp is easy to learn and can help the user
create professional 3 dimensional presentation drawings in a short
period of time. View current schedule.
AutoCAD Architectural Fundatmentals - TIS 0116
: AutoCAD Level II
or permission of instructor. The most recently developed software
for facilities management, architecture and interior design is
covered in this 32-hour hands-on course. Learn to move easily
between the 2-D and 3-D environment in the design and construction
documentation process and how to use intelligent objects to produce
2-D plans and documentation from a single 3-D model. View current schedule.
AutoCAD Architectural Intermediate - TIS 0115
This 32-hour hands-on course expands the skills learned in Architectural
FundamentalsI. Learn the power of the architectural desktop
to create conceptual designs using mass elements and space planning
tools. Increase productivity by customizing features for specific
industry use. View current schedule.
AutoCAD Map - TIS
0113
: Land Development
Desktop Level I or permission of instructor. This 32-hour hands-on
course focuses on precision mapping and global information system
analysis (GIS) using the most recent developments in this industry.
AutoCAD- Understanding Sheet Sets - CCE0003
This 8 hour course is designed to help the professional
CAD user implement AutoCAD's sheet set manager. Topics covered
will include: using fields, setting up tables and table styles,
as well as creating, using and customizing sheet sets. Speed your
work process by learning to use the sheet set manager. View current schedule.
AutoCAD
Raster Design - TIS 0114
: AutoCAD Basics or
permission of the instructor. CAD Overlay is a comprehensive tool
for displaying and editing existing scanned image files and for
converting raster data to vector data in AutoCAD. This 16-hour
course provides the student with tools for the user who has legacy
paper drawings (raster files) that they want to use or convert
for use with AutoCAD (vector files).
AutoDesk Revit Fundamentals - TIS 0239
This hands on 32-hour course introduces the user to Autodesk Revit
an exciting design software for building professionals. In this
course you will learn to create a full 3D architectural model
and set up the working drawing sheets from this model. This class
focuses on basic tools required to utilize Revit software successfully.
View current schedule.
AutoCAD
Plotting Features - TIS 0118
Solve the problems associated with plotting in AutoCAD. This eight-hour
course covers layouts, plot styles, managing plotters, batch plotting
and plotting for the Web. Increase productivity with tips and
tricks to plot documents efficiently. View current schedule.
Introduction to VBA
for AutoCAD - TIS 0106
This 24-hour introduction to Visual Basic programming within AutoCAD
will provide the student with a well developed programming language
and robust interface for customization and automation for AutoCAD
applications. Using just a few keywords beginners can create useful
customized applications. This course includes ActiveX, Visual
Basic Language, Built-In Functions and Debugging code. Learn the
power of VBA with AutoCAD. View current schedule.
AutoCAD Inventor -
TIS 0090
: Basic understanding
of parametric feature-based solid modeling this 32-hour course
will introduce the new Inventor user or 3D Modeler to the basic
tools available in AutoDesk Inventor. The training consists of
hands-on, instructor-led technical training covering the major
concepts, features, and functionality of AutoDesk Inventor. View current schedule.
AutoCAD User Exam – CCE 0068
This course is designed to teach the knowledge and skills assessed on the AutoCAD Certified Users examination. Used as a teaching tool for instructor led courses as well as self-paced learning, this course encourages self-learning through the use of the AutoCAD Help system. View current schedule.
AutoCAD Expert Exam – CCE 0067
This course is designed to teach the knowledge and skills assessed on the AutoCAD Certified Expert examination. Used as a teaching tool for instructor led courses as well as self-paced learning, this course encourages self-learning through the use of the AutoCAD Help system. View current schedule.
MicroStation Fundamentals - TIS 0087
: Proficiency in
windows operating system. No prior CAD experience is required.
This 36 hour course for new MicroStation users will teach you
how to create, edit, annotate and plot drawings in MicroStation.
Topics covered will incude: MicroStation Manager, using Accu-Draw
and keypoint snaps, recovering from mistakes, working with cells
and other complex elements, dimensioning and area patterning. View current schedule.
Bentley MicroStation
V8: Level II - TIS 0103
: MicroStation Level
I or permission of the instructor. This 36 hour follow up course
builds on the fundamental skills learned in MicroStation Level
1. Topics include: using reference files, importing and exporting
drawings in other formats, graphic groups, internet utilities
and customizing MicroStation. Become a more productive MicroStation
user with tools and skills learned in this course. View current schedule.
ESRI - Introduction to ArcGIS 9 - Level I - TIS 0122
This 16-hour course introduces students
to ArcGIS and provides the foundation for becoming a successful
ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo user. Participants learn how to
use ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox and explore how these applications
work together to provide a complete GIS software solution. The
course covers fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to create,
edit, and georeference spatial data. Attendees learn how to manipulate
tabular data, query a GIS database, and present data clearly and
efficiently using maps and charts. View current schedule.
ESRI - Introduction to ArcGIS 9 -
Level II - TIS 0155
Prerequisite: for this course is GIS-Introduction
to ArcGIS 1. This 24-hour course follows Introduction to ArcGIS
I (for ArcView , ArcEidtor , and ArcInfo ) and continues to present
important concepts and functionality for successfully working
with ArcGIS. Wth furture exploration of ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and
ArcToolbox, students focus on spatial analysis, automation of
spatial and attribute data, editing, and advanced options for
catographic display and reports. Hands-on exercises teach ArcGIS
procedures in the context of solving real-world problems. View current schedule.
GIS-Programming ArcObjects
with VBA - TIS 0124
In this five-day course students learn
the fundamentals of VBA application development, Object-oriented
programming concepts, and the specifics of working with ArcObjects.
Participants learn to use VBA development tools including VB editor,
customize dialog box, and online help resources. They also learn
the syntax for writing simple VB statements, how to write branching
and looping structures, and how to design user forms. Class time
is mostly spent doing hands-on programming exercises, where students
write code that exposes them to many typical GIS programming tasks
as well as to the most commonly used ArcObjects classes.
