CIAT - Computer Imaging Architectural Technology

This course is designed to introduce the student to construction materials commonly used in the construction of commercial and residential structures. The emphasis will be on wood, masonry, concrete, soils and structural steel. Students will study the physical properties of the materials as well as how the materials are manufactured to produce a satisfactory product for the construction process.

An introduction to fundamental design, architectural design drawing and applied drawing techniques. Students are introduced in lecture to design and drawing principles, techniques and conventions used to develop and communicate architectural ideas. Lab assignments emphasize the relationship between drawing and three-dimensional form and space, and include exercises in basic design and model-making. Topics include principles of design and architectural theory, observational sketching, depicting light, texture and depth, analytical drawing, orthographic and paraline projection systems, and professional standards for layout, lettering, use of line weights, and dimensioning of architectural drawings.

This course will provide students with a historical survey of animation and visual effects. Students will learn how the medium reflects social issues, political views as well as human creativity. The various types of animation and how they were created in different countries and cultures will be the major focus. The evolution of visual effects will be discussed through readings and projects.

A course in the Computer Art and Design major providing an overview of the history and theory of graphic design. The course centers on individual creative and technical production with stateof- the-art two-dimensional computer graphics hardware and software tools.

This is a visual rendering course in the Computer Art and Design major. Broad experience is emphasized with diverse graphic tools and techniques to develop observation of and analyze visual information. This course is designed to deconstruct preconceived ideas of form/space relationships and replace them with objective understandings.

This is a course that focuses on creative, technical, and environmental/collaborative issues involved in visual communication. An investigation of color theory as it applies to computer generated images is also pursued.

This survey course examines the selection, specification, composition, manufacture, and application of finishes and materials in interior design and presents an overview of furniture construction, types, planning and selection. Labs have outside student preparation beyond scheduled laboratory times.

This course is a fundamental course that investigates the properties and principles of basic color theory and its interrelationship with lighting. The focus is on the psychological and physiological effects of color and lighting as they apply to the form, texture, and finish of interior spaces. It also provides a basic understanding of lighting calculations, types of lamps and their uses. Additionally, there will be a segment on calculations related to acoustical performance.

This course introduces the student to the fundamental principles of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems for residential and commercial buildings. MEP system components, their integration into the building, and energy conservation are discussed and illustrated. Students will design various residential systems and will solve problems related to heat loss, fuel usage, fixture quantity, and supply and drain, waste, and vent piping. Evaluation of a student's achievement will be based on examinations, participation in class discussion, homework assignments, and a home heating project.

This course is intended for persons who are considering the pursuit of a degree in one of the CIAET curriculums or who could benefit from additional instruction in one of those fields. The main objective of this course is to prepare students for success in subsequent required studio courses. Design Studio Basics provides a series of lectures that cover a variety of topics including history, theory, building technology, application, drawing and model building techniques. The associated studio component will introduce students to ideas, principals and methods of solving architectural problems. Course assignments and projects will address and develop observation and drawing skills, model making, individual research on specific architects and buildings, conceptual making of space and form, presentation techniques, class discussion and other basic design skills.