Classes in cgd

CGD 2 2D/3D Technical Computer Graphics I 3.0 units
Description: Introduces specialized communication skills and knowledge while developing graphic and design competencies used by architects, engineers, game/simulation developers, industrial designers and others who plan, develop, manufacture and market real and/or virtual consumer products. Project based learning applies problem solving, design skills, drafting standards, professional ethics, and research skills. Uses freehand sketches, SolidWorks and/or other industry standard used for drafting and design tools to develop 3D models, drawings, and animations needed to produce functional objects that meet human needs in an environmentally sound, cost effective, and aesthetically pleasing manner. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: MATH 430, Algebra I; English 250, Practical Writing; and English 260, Preparation for College Reading.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Work with team to create report that identifies desired technical graphics careers and describes specialized skills required for success in those fields.
2. Apply problem solving to propose consumer project that meets a human need in a cost effective, environmentally sound, aesthetically pleasing manner.
3. Develop an electronic portfolio to present to potential clients/employers.


CGD 4 2D/3D Technical Computer Graphics II 3.0 units
Description: Intermediate computer graphics design course expands skills and concepts introduced in CGD 2. Applies technical design, drafting standards, and graphic communications to develop, present, analyze, test, manufacture, and market consumer products. Produces 2D and 3D technical drawings to graphically communicate feasibility of proposed products to be manufactured in terms of usability, material selection, and design intent. Project based assignments demonstrate technical design and problem solving skills required for success in and array of technical design career(s). ADVISORY: Completion of CGD 2 with a grade of C or better.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Design and present parametric models and working drawings of product using industry standards for selected design field.
2. Provide and use constructive criticism of schematic design to develop-parametric models and fully dimensioned working drawings of revised product.
3. Provide self-explanatory presentation(s) of designed product(s) including 2D&3D drawings&models, bill of materials referenced to exploded assembly, sections, details, and animations.


CGD 6 Advanced Computer Graphics 4.0 units
Description: Technical skills for using computer design for precision manufacturing, including ANSI/ASME Y14.5 2009 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Prepares students for careers as designers, engineers; CAD/CAM/CAE specialist; drafter, inspectors, machinists, technical sales, and other jobs that interpret engineering drawings. Students may concurrently enroll in CGD 110. ADVISORY: Eligible for English 250, 260 and Mathematics 233. Computer lab work can be done both in lab and off-site.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify examples and explain benefits of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
2. Apply ASTM and ANSI standards in design projects
3. Incorporate GD&T rules when detailing SolidWorks or other parametric 3D models and working drawings
4. Propose and render material for student project using ASTM and ANSI Standards
5. Develop portfolio document that illustrates knowledge of CG&T, ASTM and ANSI standards for creating products for manufacturing industry
6. Provide and receive constructive criticism and incorporate suggested improvements in design project
7. Develop portfolio document that illustrates knowledge of CG&T, ASTM and ANSI standards for creating products for manufacturing industry.


CGD 8 Advanced Computer Graphics for Design Application I 3.0 units
Description: Advanced course in applied computer graphics and associated interdisciplinary design proficiencies required by careers that design, engineer, manufacture and/or market products. Applies theories, principles and skills covered in CGD 4 and integrates business, sustainable design, and hybrid products. Design solutions reflect technical understanding, aesthetic principles and addresses societal needs in a cost effective manner. Presentations include animating and rendering models of real and/or virtual products that address human factors/ergonomics, usability, life cycle analysis and sustainability. Portfolios support advancement in student-selected career pathways by communicating competence in computer graphics and design. ADVISORY: Eligible for English 250, 260 and Mathematics 233.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and describe career objective, Produce a graphic of roadmap to achieve goal, cite references using MLA format
2. Integrate lifecycle analysis of a product associated with career objectives for developing schematic design drawings
3. Provide and use critiques to revise and produce production drawings of improved sustainable design product
4. Design, develop and analyze strength of a cost effective product with different function than previous product
5. Design a hybrid product by morphing two designed products
6. Prepare self-explanatory brochure using design principles and color theory to market/brand product
7. Create portfolio to showcase projects and market skills


CGD 9 Advanced Computer Graphics for Design Application II 3.0 units
Description: Advanced computer graphics and design course that combines technical computer graphic skills with interdisciplinary design proficiencies including creating computer imagery, transformations, and rendering to create 3D model using geometric primitives, projections for computer animation and data visualization. Includes structural analysis and emphasis on developing products that include ergonomic features and sustainable materials. Work within electronic portfolio demonstrates skills and knowledge of technical graphic design to visualize, develop and present products to meet societal needs. ADVISORY: Satisfactory score on the English placement exam or a grade C or better in English 250, completion of Mathematics 233 or satisfactory Mathematics placement. Completion of CGD 2 and CGD 8 with a grade of C or better. Computer lab work can be done both in lab and off-site.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Research and present critiques of sample portfolios representative of CGD field students seeks to enter.
2. Propose visual solutions to advanced design problems using a systematic research process.
3. Evaluate relevance of constructive criticism of schematic design to develop working drawings of revised product.
4. Develop alternatives for a design problems visually communicate how each addresses ergonomic need.
5. Create advanced working drawings of product using industry standards for selected design field.
6. Linear strength analysis of 3D rendered and animated 3D models.
7. Present final electronic portfolio featuring design abilities, technical proficiencies and marketing competencies.


CGD 23 Independent Study 1.0 units
Description: Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. REQUIRED: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the Department and the Dean. Computer lab work can be done both in lab and off-site.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. They will be developed based on the student's project.


CGD 30 Environmental Design 3.0 units
Description: Design and develop conceptual plans using freehand sketches and building information modeling (BIM) to produce rendered interior and exterior pictorials. Refine resultant 3D BIM models to address complexity of architectural design by meeting user's needs with an environmentally sound, cost effective, aesthetically pleasing design solution that complies with planning requirements and building code regulations. Generate plans and schedules to produce portions of construction documents required for obtaining building permits and providing bidding documents. Prepares students with technical design sills required for entering environmental planning and construction management. ADVISORY: CGD 2

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Create working drawings for project in compliance with environmental planning/architectural standards.
2. Develop a design that addresses user's needs in a cost effective, environmentally sound, aesthetically pleasing manner.
3. Design and prepare presentations of plans that can be used to apply for position or university to meet career objective.


CGD 110 Computer Graphics Lab 1.0 units
Description: Complements computer graphics and art courses by providing additional competence in software applications, libraries, and graphical user interfaces to support computer graphics and design projects by providing supervised practice and individualized computer assisted learning on software and techniques commonly found in the computer graphic design field. This is an open entry/exit class. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: Concurrent enrollment in corresponding computer graphic and design classes. Computer lab work can be done both in lab and off-site.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Research and determine skills needed to obtain career objective then develop work to enter that field.
2. Develop design drawings that demonstrate computer graphics and design skills.
3. Prepare technical drawings that demonstrate expertise in desired career objective
4. Create electronic files of graphic presentations for art and computer graphics and design courses.
5. Create portfolio to showcase projects and market skills.


CGD 160 Technical Desktop Publishing/Graphics 3.0 units
Description: Create multimedia presentations to effectively communicate ideas and market designs. Applies concepts, theories and principles of typography, color and design to create digitally based portfolios for application to four year colleges or for entry level employment. ADVISORY: Eligible for English 250, 260 and Mathematics 233. Familiarity with word processing, keyboarding, and DOS file management. Computer lab work can be done both in lab and off-site.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Research, identify and evaluate characteristics of electronic portfolios associated with career objective.
2. Design a logo using Illustrator or other vector software.
3. Create Branding Image using PhotoShop or raster software
4. Organize work using a story board and a coherent theme to prepare for delivery over the Internet.
5. Use multimedia applications (audio, video, graphics, and text) to showcase design products produced using computer graphics and design skills.
6. Create electronic files of graphic presentations for art and computer graphics and design courses.


CGD 190 Occupational Work Experience/Computer Graphics&Design 1.0 units
Description: Occupational work experience for students who have a job related to their major. A training plan is developed cooperatively between the employer, college and student. (P/NP grading) 75 hours per semester paid work = 1 unit. 60 hours non-paid (volunteer) work per semester = 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5 Section 55253. Minimum 2.00 GPA. REQUIRED: Declared vocational major.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. The student will increase job skills in at least one of the following transferable skill sets: Communication, Research and Planning, Human Relations, Organization, Management and Leadership, Work Survival