Digital Design Graphics Technology (DDGT)
DDGT-110 3 Units Technical Drawing Fundamentals
36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab; 90 hours totalAn entry-level course for students with little or no technical drawing experience. Topics covered include national and international drafting standards, drawing scales, two-dimensional geometric construction, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, sectioning, dimensioning, creation and modification of basic templates, and computer-aided drafting (CAD) using the latest version of Autodesk AutoCAD software.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
DDGT-120 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 1
54 hours lecture; 216 hours lab; 270 hours totalRecommended Preparation: Completion of MACH-100 and TECH-92 with a minimum grade of C.
The first of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. This course enables the student to learn and apply the fundamental skills of technical drawing towards the creation of graphical engineering documents per current industry standards. Topics covered include national and international drafting standards, drawing scales, two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric construction, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, sectioning, dimensioning, external references, creation and modification of templates, computer-aided drafting (CAD), basic reverse engineering of parts, and three-dimensional modeling using the latest version of the Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor Professional software programs.
Transfers to CSU only
DDGT-121 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 2
54 hours lecture; 216 hours lab; 270 hours totalPrerequisite: Completion of DDGT-120 with a minimum grade of C.
Recommended Preparation: Completion of TECH-107 with a minimum grade of C.
The second of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. Advanced study in computer-aided drafting (CAD) three-dimensional parametric solid modeling, Boolean operations, CAD rendered images and drawings, advanced reverse engineering of parts and the engineering document revision process. Manufacturing materials and processess using the latest release of the Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor Professional software programs. Study of manufacturing materials and processes. Development of graphics and graphical manipulation for web and print using the latest release of Adobe Photoshop. Development and posting of web pages for communication of engineering documents on the department website using the latest release of Adobe Dreamweaver. Students will create their own logo/branding.
Transfers to CSU only
DDGT-130 3 Units Introduction to 3D Printing
36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab; 90 hours totalThis course focuses on 3D Modeling and 3D Printing for the beginners and those currently in the industry. This course will cover the study of additive manufacturing as it pertains to 3D Printing. Topics covered include 3D Parametric Modeling, 3D Printing applications, and the advantages and limitations of 3D printing technology. Students will learn how to create three-dimensional parts and assemblies using the current version of the Autodesk Fusion 360 software, specifically for 3D Printing.
Transfers to CSU only
DDGT-230 5 Units Digital Architectural Drafting & Design 1
54 hours lecture; 108 hours lab; 162 hours totalRecommended Preparation: Completion of DDGT-121 and TECH-107 with a minimum grade of C.
The first of a two course series in Digital Architectural Drafting and Design. This course enables the student to learn and apply fundamental skills towards the creation of graphical architectural documents per current industry standards using Building Information Modeling (BIM). This class focuses on, but is not limited to, residential design. Topics include building codes, symbology, floor plans, sectional views, interior/exterior elevations, and 3D rendering as relates to residential architecture and design using the latest release of the Autodesk Revit software.
Transfers to CSU only
DDGT-231 5 Units Digital Architectural Drafting & Design 2
54 hours lecture; 108 hours lab; 162 hours totalPrerequisite: Completion of DDGT-230 with a minimum grade of C.
The second of a two-course series in Digital Architectural Drafting and Design. This course enables the student to learn and apply advanced skills towards the creation of graphical architectural documents per current industry standards using Building Information Modeling (BIM). This class focuses on, but is not limited to, commercial design. Topics include advanced study of digital graphic representations used by the architectural field, building codes, symbology, floor plans, sectional views, interior/exterior elevations, and 3D rendering as relates to commercial architecture and design using the latest release of the Autodesk Revit software.
Transfers to CSU only
DDGT-240 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 3
54 hours lecture; 216 hours lab; 270 hours totalPrerequisite: Completion of DDGT-121 with a minimum grade of C.
The third of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. This course enables the student to learn and apply mechanical computer-aided design (CAD) drafting skills and techniques to working drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD+T) and weldment symbology, using the AutoCAD and Inventor Professional software programs. Additional topics include external references and reverse engineering of assemblies. A study of 3D Printing. Students will 3D print and retain the printed model. A study of 3ds Max for design visualization, including: modeling, materials, lighting, rigging, animation, and rendering. A study of Adobe Premiere as a non-linear video editor. A combined study of 3ds Max and Adobe Premiere to create technically animated presentational videos for their professional portfolios as displayed on the department website.
Transfers to CSU only
DDGT-241 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 4
54 hours lecture; 216 hours lab; 270 hours totalPrerequisite: Completion of DDGT-240 with a minimum grade of C.
The capstone course in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree sequence focuses on advanced techniques in 3D animation, video editing and compositing. Topics include video compostiting and motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, as well as point cloud data acquisition and processing through 3D scanning technology and Trimble RealWorks software. Students complete a collaborative group project demonstrating skills acquired throughout the program and develop a professional resume and portfolio including an animated demo reel, published to their student website.
Transfers to CSU only