This course teaches the student fundamental to intermediate skills and design practices around 3d modeling using Rhino 3d software. 3D modeling is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface or object (either inanimate or living) via specialized software that can be used for representation, calculations, fabrication, visualization etc.. Learning strategies around how to see your world in “3d models” and learning when/how/where to use these techniques will make students confident designers and marketable.
This course introduces students to BIM modeling through the Revit platform. Fundamental skills will be taught to help students understand technical and practical aspects of this software to both support academic projects and gain early exposure to expectations in professional practice. This course is not intended to evaluate design skills but advance knowledge of the presented software.
In this course, students weave together digital tools used in the landscape design and city planning profession into a cohesive project. Emphasis is on the exploration of design, 3D modeling, analysis, and how to use and present data. Tools covered include ArcGIS (mapping), Microsoft Excel (data analysis), InDesign (layout), and SketchUp (3D modeling). This self-paced, asynchronous class will be taught through a combination of pre-recorded tutorials and virtual class sessions for collaboration and discussion.
Illustrates color media techniques for the preparation, composition, and presentation of landscape and built environment drawings.
This course teaches the student basic to intermediate concepts, strategies, materialities and lots of other interesting things around the topic of digital design and fabrication. In the last decade or so, DD+F (Digifab) has evolved from a novel, boutique approach towards design to a critical component of design + making especially in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Product design. Students will use 3d modeling (Rhino) and parametric plugins( i.e. Grasshopper) to investigate new ways of making using 3d printing, CNC machining, laser cutting and other digital fabrication processes. Learning strategies and concepts around DigiFab as well as looking at materiality in digifab and learning when/how/where to use these techniques will make students confident designers and marketable.
Please contact Nate Jones for more information and to register.
The course is an exploration of topics related to graphic design and visual communication as they relate to constructing your own professional identity. Topics will include layout, composition, fonts, color theory, printing, publication and web-based presence. We will work on visual communication strategies to develop graphically compelling and clear portfolios in both web-based and print formats for use in applications for graduate school and professional practice. A comprehensive and fluid approach to the use of the Adobe Creative Suite for all design tasks will be stressed.
- Comprehend the fundamentals of graphic design and their application in visual communication.
- Be able to speak about visual communication in your own language and evaluate critically the visual design surrounding us.
- Construct a comprehensive personal and professional identity through print and digital mediums.
- Be able to synthesize the inherent strengths of various different software tools into a fluid digital design process.
This 8-week course focuses on the training and practice of visual sensitivity in the freehand graphic technique including composition, freehand sketch, and color application to improve the skill of design and to achieve the graphic presentation effectively. This course will help students to develop skills and understanding with 1) the pencil sketch, 2) the freehand drawing with pen, 3) pastel, 4) the introduction of Chinese painting, 5) watercolor, and 6) watercolor rendering. The objectives of this course are to improve composition capability and artistic/color appreciation, develop a variety of skills in different mediums, and generate attractive work to support the student portfolio.
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This course will introduce students to the Adobe Software programs Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to provide an overview of the computer technology and its role in the production of graphic designs. We will begin by learning file management and page layout and how they relate to visual communication, and some basics of the grid systems and color. Students will then be guided through design exercises to create a variety of projects throughout the semester. This course will offer the basics in graphic design for students who seek to expand their skills in digital communication.
Supported by CU-Boulder IMPART Grant and CU-Denver Faculty Grants to enhance cultural diversity, this 8-week course helps students understand the synthesis design approach. The environmental analyses are from site selection to architectural design, using feng-shui as clues. Feng-shui is a traditional Chinese practice used to harmonize people with their environment. Sharing Xu’s current research, this course emphasizes identifying mountainous landform patterns of areas prone to fire, wind, post-fire debris flows to improve the site selection process. This class will also coach students to evaluate the architectural design of their home for enhancing healthy living, combining feng-shui principles and scientific knowledge. As a design theory and method class, this course includes lectures, field trips, reading material, including Xu’s research journal publications, class discussions, and midterm and final presentations.
Please contact Nate Jones (nathan.p.jones@colorado.edu) for more information and to register.
Please contact Nate Jones (nathan.p.jones@colorado.edu) for more information and to register.