SACD DIGITAL WORKSHOPS for February & March
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2082 - Rhino/V-Ray Workshop 02/24
2083 - 3DS Max/V-Ray Workshop 03/022104 -ArcGIS for Architecture Workshop 03/21
Rhino/V-Ray Workshop Instructor: Nicholas “Whitey” Lowe
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“…recent architectural work exploring new digital tools and process can be broadly categorized in terms of purpose as productive or generative. The first, productive, is focused on enabling an architect to visualize, achieve of refine an architectural concept which has already been formally predetermined. The second category of use concerns the generation of architectural form from data-inputs (referred to generally as parametric design). …Bothcategories involve new technology… the key difference is in the way in which the digital processes are engaged creatively and the ultimate representational intent of the architect.”
- Cynthia Ottchen, OMA – Office for Metropolitan ArchitectureThe digital workshop will investigate basic digital modeling techniques with the purpose of employing them in the design process. Our focus will be the exploration of a wide variety of modeling tools within Rhinoceros 4.0 and basic rendering/material options within 3D studio Max. The goal of the workshop is to build students’ comfort level and familiarity with the features of the software, so these tools may be implemented in the design studio.
The workshop offers an interactive lab based setting to collaboratively interface with the features of the software and other students. The goal is not to cover all aspects of each software, but to build a foundation and set of techniques that students can continue to improve throughout the semester and beyond.
Prerequisites:
BasicAutoCAD, Photoshop skills
Some experience with 3-dimensional design (sketchUp, FormZ) is a plus
Enthusiastic attitude
Softwares covered:
Rhinoceros 4.0 – modeling
V-Ray – materials & rendering
Photoshop CS5 – final composite
Class Dates:
Friday Feb 24th: 6:00-10pm
Saturday Feb 25th: 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, Feb 26th: 9:00 am – 1:00pm
Class will be held in the SACD computer lab, HMS 106
Cost:
Plan A: USF Student $325.00
Plan B: Non USF Student $395.00
Plan C: Professional $450.003DS Max/V-Ray Workshop Instructor: Nicholas “Whitey” Lowe
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“Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk 3ds Max Design software provide powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, rendering and composing tools that enable artists and designers to more quickly ramp up for production. The two versions share core technology and features, but for differentiated experiences and specialized toolsets for game developers, visual effect artists, and graphic designers on the one hand and architects, designers, engineers and visualization specialists on the other.”
Autodesk
The 3ds Max workshop explores basic digital modeling and animation techniques with the purpose of employing them in the design process. Our focus will be inuncovering a wide variety of dimensional modifiers within Autodesk 3ds Max. The workshop will also cover rendering/material options and the creation of short animation sequences. The goal of the workshop is to build students’ comfort level and familiarity with the features of the software, so that these tools may be implemented into their design studios.
The 3d Max workshop offers an interactive lab based setting to collaboratively interface with the features of the software and other students. The goal is not to cover all aspects of the software, but to build a foundation and establish a set of techniques that students can continue to improve throughout the semester and beyond.
Prerequisites:
BasicAutoCAD, Photoshop skills
Some experience with 3-dimensional design (sketchUp, FormZ) is a plus
Enthusiastic attitude
Softwares covered:
3DS Max – modeling, materials & rendering
V-Ray – rendering
Class Dates:
Friday, March 2nd: 6:00-10pm
Saturday, March 3rd: 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, March 4th: 9:00 am-1:00pmClass will be held in the SACD computer lab, HMS 106
Cost:
Plan A: USF Student $325.00
Plan B: Non USF Student $395.00
Plan C: Professional $450.00
ArcGIS for Architects Instructor: Cheran Williams
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Spatial data is now ubiquitous within many of the professional design disciplines that focus on the built environment, including: Architecture; Urban and Community Design; and Civil and Environmental Engineering. It is becoming increasingly necessary for these professionals to utilize Geographic Information Systems(GIS) data for base layer information, analysis and design purposes. However, the traditional software tools utilized by most GIS professionals, such as ESRI’s ArcGIS, are not the same tools utilized by designers of the built environment. Nevertheless, there is a need for architects, planners and other users of CAD software to be able to find and understand GIS data and be able to integrate this information into their CAD applications (including AutoCAD).
The digital workshop will investigate basic theory and practice of GIS as applied to fields related to architecture and planning. Our focus will be the exploration of a wide variety of tools within ArcGIS v10 and basic GIS theories related to spatial representation of data. The goal of the workshop is to build students’ comfort level and familiarity with the features of the software, so these tools may be implemented in the design studio.
The workshop offers an interactive lab based setting to collaboratively interface with the features of the software and other students. The goal is not to cover all aspects of the software, but to build a foundation and set of techniques that students can continue to improve throughout the semester and beyond.
Softwares covered:
ArcGIS v10
Class Dates:
Wednesday Mar 21st: 6:00-9pm
Wednesday Mar 28th: 6:00-9pm
Wednesday Apr 4th: 6:00-9pm
Class will be held in the SACD computer lab, HMS 106
Cost:
Plan A: USF Student $250.00
Plan B: Non USF Student $300.00
Plan C: Professional $350.00
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund up to 72 hours prior to the start of the course;
50% refund up to 24 hours prior to the start of course;
No refund within 24 hours prior to the start of course.NCARB at SACD
DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE:
CREATING VALUE IN YOUR CAREERPresenter: Martin Smith, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Assoc., Manager, IDP
Date: Monday, 15 November 2010, Noon
Location: Jury Room 4, HMS 442Attention University of South Florida students! Join Martin Smith for a presentation about your career in architecture and licensure.
Topics will include: The entities involved in the licensure process How to progress successfully through the Intern Development Program (IDP)
Brief overview of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) The value of the NCARB Certificate Recent changes to NCARB programs.The presentation will also cover tips to making a successful transition from school
to work and pursuing licensure once employed. Following the presentation there
will be a question and answer session.2010 AIAS Forum in Toronto
Register Today:Competition Awards
Two teams of Design C students win awards in the ACSA Green Communities
International Student competition. Competition WinnersTim Keepers & Wes Bradley, design MOBILITY IN FLUX was awarded Honorable Mention in the 2008-09 Concrete Thinking for a Sustainable World – Transit Hub (Category I), International Student Design Competition. The project was completed in the Advanced Design B course taught by Vikas Mehta and myself in the fall of 2008.
The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has recognized the Franciscan Center Riverside Pavilion, designed and built by USF School of Architecture and Community Design students, with a design award. The project was awarded an Honorable Mention, Associate/Intern Category “conveyed on those projects which demonstrate a commitment to excellence in architectural design.”
The Noah Nothing Caring and Teaching House received an AIA TB Merit Honor
