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SYLLABUS
Craig A. Forneris
cforneris@colum.edu
Phone: 773.949.2443
Office hours: Available Upon Request

Mondays 8:30 am 12:20 pm | Room 921 | 21-1840-01

Fridays 8:30 am 12:20 pm | Room 920 | 21-1840-03
Fridays 1:00 pm - 4:50 pm | Room 920 | 21-1840-02

[Course Description]
In this course students will be introduced to the basics of Interior Architecture digital workflow by investigating the use of applications utilized for design, visualization, and presentation. Students
will be provided the opportunity to understand the basic features, limitations, and considerations associated with software used in contemporary practice. By the end of the course, the student should
have a basic understanding of software used in contemporary practice. Beginning digital skills such as file management, scanning, and printing will be covered.
[Prerequisites]
No Required Previous Courses
***If this course is required by your major or if you are taking
this course as a pre-requisite for another course, you need to
earn a C or better to pass the course. ***

[Resource Fee]
Courses (24 credits) have a $40.00 instructional resource
fee that supports the curriculum of the department.

[Supplies and Materials]

Students will print every week in various media types.
Students are expected to have access to the lab and/or a
personal computer with software related to the course
following all copyright laws. Use of customizations to
software as provided in the course are to be used at the
students own risk.

[Course Objectives]

Understand Basic Features, Limitations, and Considerations associated with Design Software

Understand Appropriateness of Digital Workflows

Understand Basics of File Management, Color Profiling, Scanning and Printing

Understand Applications of Presentation Application for Design Intent

Develop Working Knowledge of Various File Typologies and Their Digital Composition for Translation
[Topical Schedule]
The course will consist of desk critiques, lectures, digital workshops, and regular assignments. The course will be divided into the following topical subjects:
Workflow Analysis Group Project 3 Weeks
Basics of Digital Design 2 weeks
Vector Drawing in 2d 3 weeks
Mesh Modeling 2 weeks
BIM Modeling 3 weeks
Visualization 2 weeks
[Selected Texts]
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information Edward Tufte
The Elements of Color: A Treatise on the Color System of Johannes Itten Based on His Book the Art of Color
Cecil Balmond A+U Special Edition 2008
Research as defined by the Instructor
Video and Written Tutorials as defined by the instructor
[Attendance Policy]
Attendance is mandatory at all course meetings (including any classes meeting in the field) for the full duration of the session. You are expected to arrive on time and to remain in class for
the duration of the course period. Failure to comply with these requirements constitutes an unexcused absence.
Absences can be excused if: 1) they result from a death in the students immediate family, 2) they are caused by illness (must be followed up with a note from your physician), or 3) they
are approved in advance at the discretion of your instructor. Two unexcused/unapproved absences will result in a full letter grade reduction of the semesters final grade, and each
additional two absences after will result in an additional letter grade reduction. Unexcused late arrivals or early departures will be counted as absences.

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DIGITAL MEDIA - 1
SYLLABUS
Craig A. Forneris
cforneris@colum.edu
Phone: 773.949.2443
Office hours: Available Upon Request

Mondays 8:30 am 12:20 pm | Room 921 | 21-1840-01

Fridays 8:30 am 12:20 pm | Room 920 | 21-1840-03
Fridays 1:00 pm - 4:50 pm | Room 920 | 21-1840-02

[Assignment Policies]
All assignments, including the final submission, must be handed in complete and on time. Work submitted late or in an incomplete state will either be penalized during grading, or not accepted as
determined by the professor. Computer issues and output problems will not be accepted as a valid excuse for failure to submit work or to pin-up.
Failure to present work at any of the project reviews will result in a full letter grade reduction for the course, and failure to present in more than one project review will result in automatic failure for
the course. Absence from a review is equivalent to absence from an exam. Anyone arriving late for scheduled pin-ups or critiques will be marked absent and may not be allowed to present.
[Grading Policy]
Grades will be based on an evaluation of the quality and consistency of participation, the quality and development in the project, and comprehension of the content in the technical details of the
project.
Excellent (A): Consistently produces work of the highest quality and craft; exhibits notable progress and development; meets all course objectives at highest level. Work of excellent
quality, energy, and intense involvement outstanding.
Above Average (B): Completes all assignments with work of good quality and craft; exhibits significant progress and development; meets most course objectives. Most
work of high quality, energy, and involvement good.
Average (C): Completes all assignments with work of acceptable quality and craft; exhibits some progress and development; meets some course objectives. Minimum required
work completed and submitted on time, but without distinction.
Below Average (D): Assignments are incomplete and/or of low quality and craft; exhibits little effort, progress and development; meets few course objectives. Minimal
effort and/or minimal results, poor but passing.
Failing (E): Fails to meet even the minimum course requirements. Unsatisfactory in all aspects.
Incomplete (I): Only for extenuating circumstances which impede your ability to deliver your work complete and on time. Must be approved by the professor in advance of final grading.
[Academic Honesty]
Refer to The Undergraduate Student Handbook.
[Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Statement]
Columbia College Chicago seeks to maintain a supportive academic environment for students with disabilities. Students who self-identify as having a disability should present their documentation to
the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office. After the documentation has been reviewed by the SSD office, a Columbia College accommodation letter will be provided to the student.
Students are encouraged to present their Columbia accommodation letters to each instructor at the beginning of the semester so that accommodations can be arranged in a timely manner by the
College, the department, or the faculty member, as appropriate. Accommodations will begin at the time the letter is presented. Students with disabilities who do not have accommodation letters
should visit the office of Services for Students with Disabilities, Room 304 of the 623 S. Wabash building (312-369-8296).

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COURSE OUTLINE
Craig A. Forneris
cforneris@colum.edu
Phone: 773.949.2443
Office hours: Available Upon Request

Week 1
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment01
:
Reading:
Due Date :

Thursdays 6:00 pm 9:50 pm | Room 411 | 21-2841-01

Introduction
Introduction to Course Professor Bio Course objectives Syllabus Student Meet and Greet, Break Snapshot of Each Week.. Workflow Typologies
InDesign Basics of InDesign - Go Through Suite Of Adobe Product Line Appropriateness of each software in an Architecture Workflow.
Title Block in InDesign Prepare a Design Title Block in InDesign
Johannes Itten - Elements of Color
Week 02

Group Project: Workflow Analysis Due Week Number 4 Team up and Find a Firm to Interview about their workflow. Prepare a Presentation to the class using Diagrams, Illustrations, and a written
Paper describing that firms profile and workflow in terms of Analog to digital to analog process.

Week 2
Lecture:

Basics of Digital Design Raster vs Vector Design

Word Processing Presentations Drawing Modeling Parametric Information Models Construction Documents Gaming Engines Visualizations Cloud Scenarios
DropBox, Google, and the Alike..

Lab:

Digital vs. Analog Hand Sketch to Digital Scan, Vector Processing - Vs. Raster Processing File Formatting File Structures, Color In the Digital Space vs. Real World. (Photoshop Tutorial), Vector
Drawing (Illustrator Tutorial) , Adobe Bridge Tutorial

Assignment
:

Color Mosaic Project - Collect Colored Images displaying understanding of Color Theory from Last Weeks Readings. Build a Mosaic Diagram of your images interpretatively using the Tufte reading for inspiration and the Itten Book for color theory.

Reading:
Due Date:

Edward Tufte Envisioning Information

Week 03

Week 3
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment
:
Reading:
Due Date:

Basics of Digital Design - Intro to Construction Documents

Student Presentations Color Mosaics Intro to Construction Documents Valid Information vs Invalid Information
Explore AutoCAD Project Structure, Explore, Revit Sample Project Structure

Go to Detail Magazine or similar source pick a small interiors driven space and get materials to recreate this building digitally. Choose 3 projects as a minimum.
Your Research As determined For Your project.
Week 04 Reminder Workflow Presentations are due next class.

Week 4
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment
:

Vector Drawing 01 - AutoCAD

Student Workflow Analysis Presentations No Professor Lecture
Complete Tutorial Set for AutoCAD as provided by Professor Import Scanned Documentation for your project into AutoCAD Insert as Full Scale and Begin Re-Creating the Project
in the methods described in the tutorials.

Reading:
Due Date:

Review Construction Document Sample

Week 05

Week 5
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment
:

Vector Drawing 02 - AutoCAD

Review Student Projects. Answer any Questions. One on One with Professor.
Line weights, Hatches, Blocks, Sheets, Plotting, File Structures, Xref, and Paper Space Vs. Model Space. Using the Template Package
Continue developing your floor plans and sections Create floor plans from AutoCAD with appropriate line weights, Prepare a key legend referring to each space for both floor plan.
Color the floor plan in illustrator.

2d Drawing Orthographic Projection Perspective Drawing Digitally Isometric Axonometric Drawing Essentials of AutoCAD Basic drawing commands.

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COURSE OUTLINE
Craig A. Forneris
cforneris@colum.edu
Phone: 773.949.2443
Office hours: Available Upon Request

Reading:
Due Date:

Thursdays 6:00 pm 9:50 pm | Room 411 | 21-2841-01

N/A
Week 06

Week 06
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment:
Reading:
Week 07
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment:
Reading:

Mesh Modeling 01 - AutoCAD /SkecrhUp

Mesh Modeling, NURBS Modeling, Parametric Modeling, Solid Modeling, Differences in Data Typologies and Translation Between Softwares
Advanced Families and Parameters, Custom Parameters, Type Catalogs, Advanced Schedules, Annotative Data Items.
Watch Sketch Up Course Videos for Detailed Operations in SketchUp. Create stacking diagrams of the project in either AutoCAD or SkecthUp, Prepare a key legend referring to
each space for both floor plan and stacking diagram - Prepare a Design Presentation Board to be printed and reviewed one on one for next class . Size TBD.
N/A
Pre Midterm Review.
REVIEW STUDENT WORK Question Answer Sessions One on One Revise Midterm Boards According to Comments in Class. Bring a Finished Midterm Board to Next Class for Pin-Up
No Reading

Week 08
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment:

Midterm Review
MIDTERM - Review of Midterm Boards - Professor Lecture Usage of BIM in an Interior Design Firm
Introduction to Building Information Modeling Build A Basic Family The Parametric Data Box Mass Modeling Create a Design Title Block
Revise Boards from Midterm Comments Create your InDesign Title Block in Revit Sketch a Cartoon Construction Document Set of your Project. Review Revit Sample Project

Week 09
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment
:

Building Information Modeling 01

Level of Detail Construction Documents Revisited Schedules Families for Interiors - Specification Sheets
Walls, Doors, Floors, Roofs, Ceilings, Grids, Levels, Sheets, Detail Views, Specification Sheets, Materials. Elevation Views, Section Views
Begin Building your Project in Revit using the floor plans you created in AutoCAD and the Massing Models you Created in SketchUp. Create a Sheet Structure in Revit that Matches
your Cartoon Set. When Finished all of the items you have created up to midterm should now be a part of your Revit Project in the Revit File. Complete Revit Tutorial Set Provided
By Professor.

Week 10
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment
:

Building Information Modeling 02

Information Models Developing Standards Advanced Families and Data Containers
Advanced Family Creation Tagging Elements Controlling and Viewing Data Controlling Styles
Continue Developing your Project in Revit.

Week 11
Lecture:

Building Information Modeling 03

Case Study: Chicago Art Source, Three Point Square, Canon Design Northwestern Memorial Hospital Clash Detection Process. - How BIM interacts with the other software
platforms.
Export to CAD, Export to 3ds max, Export to Navisworks, Export to Sketchup, Export to Google Earth, Rendering with Revit. 3ds Max Project Structure
Develop 3d Views for your Project Export and Link to 3ds Max Use Template Provided for 3dsMax by Professor.

Lab:
Assignment
:

Lecture:

Thanksgiving holiday
No Class All Week Office Hours and Review Only/ Study Sessions Please Schedule Necessary Time with Professor.

Week 13
Lecture:
Lab:

Visualization 01
Animations, Panoramas, Photo Real Post Production in Photoshop and After Effects
Basics of 3ds Max Go Through Template for quick Rendering, Review Texture Mapping and Lighting Output Post Production in Photoshop

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COURSE OUTLINE
Craig A. Forneris
cforneris@colum.edu
Phone: 773.949.2443
Office hours: Available Upon Request

Thursdays 6:00 pm 9:50 pm | Room 411 | 21-2841-01

Assignment
:

Create Advanced Lighting and for your project, Create a Mock Board for the Final Review to be reviewed 1 on 1 with Professor Next Class Render Ambient Occlusion for this
Render Pass No Materials. Develop Post in Photoshop

Week 14
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment
:

Visualization 02
Gaming Engines Review Moc-kUp Finals
Materials and Lighting Continued
Finalize all Required Drawings for the Final, Revise per Comments from Instructor. Prepare a Final Design Board at 24 x 36 or per instructors suggestions for your project.

Week 15
Lecture:
Lab:
Assignment
:

FINAL
Student Presentations
No Lab. Review Mock Final Presentations.
Finalize all Required Drawings for the Final, Revise per Comments from Instructor. Prepare a Final Design Board at 24 x 36 or per instructors suggestions for your project.

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