Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22

DRAF 158
Perspective
2 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
Projected control of one and two point
perspective drawings, exterior and interior
projects, shading and rendering of presentation
drawings. 18 lecture hours, 54 lab
hours. CSU
DRAF 160
Introduction to Architectural CAD
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: DRAF 109.
An introductory course in which the CAD
system is applied to special problems in
architecture. Techniques in creating symbol
libraries are explored. Proper and efficient
methods of producing plans,
sections, details and elevations are introduced
along with dimensioning fundamentals
and sheet layout. 36 lecture hours, 36
lab hours. CSU
DRAF 161
Residential CAD
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: DRAF 160.
An advanced architectural course using
CAD for the design and development of
residential floor plans and foundations,
site plans, electrical plans, plumbing, climate
control, sections, details, elevations
and notes. 36 lecture hours, 36 lab
hours. CSU
DRAF 189
History and Theory of Design
3 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
A non-drafting course for students interested
in exploring the fields of Computer
Generated Imagery (CGI) and engineering
design and developing a working knowledge
of the Computer Generated Imagery
and engineering design. 54 lecture hours.
CSU
DRAF 190
Computer Imaging Practices for
Industry and Architecture
3 Units Grade or P/NP
An advanced practical projects course
using Alias/Wave front Maya, 3D Studio
Max, and other current industry standard
software designed to complete the student's
preparation for employment. This
course may be taken four times. 36 lecture
hours, 54 lab hours. CSU
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DRAF 198
Special Problems in Drafting
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: DRAF 152.
Supervised projects in specialized drafting
topics, perspective, sheet metal drafting,
map drafting or model making to meet the
needs of students preparing portfolios or
for specific job training. This course may
be taken three times. 54 lab hours.
DRAF 290
Learning Maya Introduction
3 Units
Introduction to modeling, animate and
render using Maya with a focus on establishing
a working knowledge of Maya's animation
tools and techniques, this course
builds a solid foundation for developing
character animation and special effects sequences.
The course uses the two different
sections of the Learning Maya tutorial
book to provide the student with an
overview of the Maya environment and
how it can be applied to their work. 36
lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
DRAF 291
Learning Maya Transitions
3 Units
Prerequisite: DRAF 190 or 290.
Teaches how to model, animate and render
using Maya Transitions with a focus on
establishing a working knowledge of
Maya's animation tools and techniques,
this course builds a solid foundation for
developing character animation and special
effects sequences. The course uses
the two different sections of the Learning
Maya Transitions tutorial book to provide
the student with an overview of the Maya
environment and how it can be applied to
their work. 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
DRAF 292
Character Animation in Maya 4.5
3 Units
Prerequisite: DRAF 290.
This instructor led course teaches artists
and technical directors methods for setting
up, organizing and animating characters in
Maya. 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
DRAF 293
Maya 4.5 Dynamics
3 Units
Prerequisite: DRAF 290.
This course teaches the student how to
work with Maya's Dynamics system and
related tools. 36 lecture hours, 54 lab
hours.
DRAF 294
Maya Rendering 4.5
3 Units
Prerequisite: DRAF 290.
Teaches the final stage in the 3D Computer
Graphics production process by examining
the techniques and tools that will
allow students to become proficient and
effective using the Maya renderer. 36 lecture
hours, 54 lab hours.
DRAF 295
Introduction to Maya Embedded
Language (MEL)
3 Units
Prerequisite: DRAF 290.
Introduces the student to Maya's scripting
language Maya Embedded Language
(MEL). A series of workflow enhancements,
applications, and problem solving
examples are used to guide the student
through important fundamental MEL
scripting commands, functions, concepts,
and techniques. 36 lecture hours, 54 lab
hours.
DRAF 296
Maya/Accelerator
3 Units
Prerequisite: DRAF 290.
Advanced concepts in modeling, character
rigging, and animation, dynamics, and
rendering in an intense, informationpacked
semester. Students will be taken
through advanced workflows prepared by
Alias/Wave front product experts, and
through key highlights from Alias/Wave
front's Certified Training Offerings. 36 lecture
hours, 54 lab hours.
DRAF 297
Maya Cloth
3 Units
Prerequisites: DRAF 290 and 292.
This instructor led course teaches how to
plan and carry out cloth simulations at an
intermediate level within the Maya environment.
With a focus on establishing
sound workflow practices, students will
work on a variety of effects to explore the
relevant tools and their application. 36 lecture
hours, 54 lab hours.
Cooperative Education Courses
DRAF 698A
Cooperative Education
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Enrollment in a minimum of seven
units of credit including cooperative
education during the regular semester.
During the summer the student must
be enrolled in at least one other
class.
A course designed to assist students in
planning and accomplishing meaningful
learning objectives related to Drafting
Technology at their place of volunteer employment
or training sites. This course
may be taken four times. 60 lab hours
arranged per week.
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