SRJC Course Outlines

4/19/2024 8:05:09 PMAPTECH 87 Course Outline as of Fall 1997

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  APTECH 87Title:  CAD RENDER & MODEL  
Full Title:  3D Modeling and Rendering Using CAD
Last Reviewed:9/14/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017 max.Lecture Scheduled34.00
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled3.008 min.Lab Scheduled51.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total5.00 Contact Total85.00
 
 Non-contact DHR3.00 Non-contact DHR Total51.00

 Total Out of Class Hours:  68.00Total Student Learning Hours: 204.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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A review of 3D Modeling skills covered in ApTech57, Advanced AutoCAD, and a comprehensive study of AutoCAD's Render Program. The student will construct, view, and render computer-generated 3D models. Rendering concepts, lighting sources and angles, reflectivity, surface designation and defining scenes will be covered. Model walkthrough and fly around slide shows will be created.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of APTECH 57


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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A comprehensive study of AutoCAD's 3-Dimensional Modeling and Rendering capabilities. The student will construct, view, and render computer generated 3D Models.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of APTECH 57
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1994Inactive:Fall 2021
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The student will demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AutoCAD's Render
Program as it applies to 3D Surface and Solid Models through creation
of renderings.  3D Models and "SLIDE SHOWS" will also be created by the
student.

Topics and Scope
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1.  Review of wire-frame, surface, and Solid 3D Modeling Construction
   and Viewing Skills.
2.  Introduction to Rendering concepts:
   a.  Ambient, Distant, and Point Lights
   b.  Light Sources and Angles
   c.  Light Sources and Reflectivity
   d.  Point Light Sources, Distance and Fall-off
3.  Rendering Existing 3D Models:
   a.  Selecting a Rendering Type
   b.  Creating, Saving, and Restoring Views
   c.  Inserting, Modifying, Moving, and Adjusting Lights
   d.  Defining and Modifying Scenes
   e.  Establishing Finishes
4.  Construction of Surface and Solid Models
5.  Rendering of Student Surface and Solid Models
6.  Creation of a "SLIDE SHOW" utilizing student generated models.

Assignments:
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Existing 3D Models will be rendered, Surface and Solid Models
will be created and rendered, and slide shows will be created
utilizing student generated models.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 30%
Quizzes, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
40 - 60%
Class performances, Performance exams, DATA BASE DRAWINGS
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 40%
True/false, Completion, SHORT ESSAY REVIEW QUESTIONS
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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AUTOCAD RENDER REFERENCE MANUAL, LATEST EDITION.

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