Oklahoma State University_ College of Design, Housing & Merchandising

DHM 4373 advanced computer-aided design for interiors viii_ s 2010

i __ ryan vincent
o __ hes 434b
e__ryanavincent@gmail.com

a syllabus
contact hour: mw 06:45 – 09:00 pm
tr 10:30 – 01:00 pm

prerequisites and support courses

DHM 2073 – minimum of grace “C” or above.

course description
Advanced computer-aided design aid visualization for three-dimensional interior
systems.

course objectives
At the end of this course the student is expected to achieve the following objectives:
1. Develop advanced computer models illustrating high level three-dimensional
thinking.
2. Communicate ideas graphically using the computer.
3. Demonstrate rendering, lighting, animation and image editing skills using
computer software.

CIDA competencies addressed in 4373

Visual communication through rendering and other presentation techniques;
critical/analytical/strategic thinking; creative thinking, professional discipline; design
development in computer generated model, computer-aided techniques, presentation
of color, materials and furnishing.

text materials
Readings will be assigned by the instructor and distributed via handouts and/or books
on library reserve.

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 exams and major assignments
An expanded course outline is provided as an attachment to this document. Please
note that all projects are due at the beginning of class on the identified date unless
stated otherwise.

exams and major assignments

Assignment Due Date Points
Photoshop Manipulation Jan 27/28 25
Photoshop Rendering Feb 10/11 50
Revit Rough Model Mar 10/11 100
Revit Final Model/Renderings Apr 12/13 100
Final Project Apr 26/27 75
Class Presentation Apr 26/27 50
400

grading scale
A……………………360-400……………………90-100%
B……………………320-359……………………80-89%
C……………………280-319……………………70-79%
D……………………240-279……………………60-69%
F……………………239 and below…………….59% and below

required materials
Students may choose to save projects and exercises on USB flash memory drives, CD-
RWs, external hard drives or personal H-Drives.

attendance policy
As in other interior design studios, attendance is mandatory. Students must furnish
written excuses from a medical professional for absences or they will be considered
unexcused. Five points will be deducted from the student’s final grade for every class
meeting if a student misses without a written excuse as stated above.
If you miss a class it is your responsibility to learn the material you missed. Almost
every new CAD skill is based upon a prior skill. It is essential that you keep up with the
chapters/exercises so that you do not fall behind.

grading procedures
Grading will be based upon assignment requirements. Projects will be evaluated
according to your comprehension and application of CAD and visualization skills. All
projects must be submitted and accepted in order to receive a grade of “C” or better in
the course.
All projects are due at the designated date and time. All projects turned in late will be
deducted 10% for each day late.

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 course structure
The course is structured with lectures/demonstrations, assigned readings, computer
labs/studios, outside assignments. Lab/studio work applies lecture content directly to
the development of related problem solving skills.
A typical class period will consist of a lecture/demonstration and/or in-class group work,
followed by independent lab work. Readings from the textbook along with
supplemental readings will be assigned for each topic. Students will be expected to
have read the material before the class for which it is assigned.

A commitment of time outside of class will be required to complete the assigned

projects and readings. During the lecture/demonstration portion of class, students
should take notes. The information covered will deal with the specific assignment
requirements of technical information related to the skill/project. It is critical that you
work productively during lab times as the lab is reserved only for students enrolled in
this course. Outside of class hours, students from across the university can access the
lab and space may be limited. Please plan accordingly.

work submission
All work is to be submitted electronically, via D2L or the class blog. The purpose of the
blog is for both the submission and public exhibition of your work. An invitation will be
sent to your email addresses, through which you will join the blog as a contributor. Your
work will then be posted by the assigned due dates, and comments on others' work is
encouraged. The blog can be found at http://dhm4373spring2010.wordpress.com/.

drawing retention
Representative samples of student project work may be selected and retained by the
school for program records. The student work, thereby, becomes the property of the
program. The student whose work has been selected may have access to the work in
order to make photographic copies.

tentative schedule (subject to change)

Date Major Topics Major Project Due
Week 1
Jan 11/12 Introduction/Syllabus
Jan 13/14 Photoshop Introduction
Week 2
Jan 18/19 University Holiday/No Class
Jan 20/21 Photo Manipulation
Week 3
Jan 25/26 Lab: Photoshop
Jan 27/28 Photoshop Rendering 1 Photo Manipulation Due
Week 4
Feb 01/02 Photoshop Rendering 2
Feb 03/04 Lab: Photoshop

Week 5
Feb 08/09 Lab: Photoshop
Feb 10/11 Lab: Photoshop Rendering Due

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Week 6
Feb 15/16 Revit Introduction
Feb 17/18 Walls, Floors, and Ceilings
Week 7
Feb 22/23 Editing Types
Feb 24/25 Dimensions, Doors, and Windows
Week 8
Mar 01/02 Views, Visibility, and Sheets
Mar 03/04 Levels, Reference Planes, and Grids
Week 9
Mar 08/09 Components, Categories, and Subcategories
Mar 10/11 Roofs Rough Model Due
Week 10
Mar 15/16 Spring Break
Mar 17/18 Spring Break
Week 11
Mar 22/23 Massing
Mar 24/25 Family Editor
Week 12
Mar 29/30 Site
Mar 31/01 Lab: Revit
Week 13
Apr 05/06 Rendering in Revit
Apr 07/08 Lab: Revit
Week 14
Apr 12/13 Exporting from Revit Final Model/Renderings Due
Apr 14/15 InDesign Introduction
Week 15
Apr 19/20 Lab: InDesign
Apr 21/22 Lab: InDesign
Week 16
Apr 26/27 Class Presentations Final Project Due
Apr 28/29 Class Presentations
Finals Week
May 03/04 No Class
May 05/06 No Class

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