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Digital Visualization Tools for Sustainable Design

X411.8 (1 semester unit in Architecture)

This beginner-to-intermediate level computer graphics course on previsualization and concept-development of architectural projects focuses on two industry-standard applications—a paint program and a 3-D program—and explores how the two can be integrated to create accurate and emotionally engaging depictions of sustainable projects. You learn basic-to-intermediate level Adobe Photoshop skills for architectural and urban design illustration; basic-to-advanced level Google SketchUp skills for architectural and urban design illustration; techniques for and use of digital photography for photo-simulation; and techniques for integrating SketchUp models with Photoshop scenes. Note: You should bring a laptop loaded with Photoshop and Google SketchUp.

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Mon. July 13, San Francisco

DAVID VASQUEZ, Ed.D., is a computer graphics specialist and urban design visualization consultant. His projects include everything from bike paths in mountain towns to multibillion-dollar train systems. Vasquez is co-founder of Public Vision Research, LLC, and is currently a faculty member at the San Jose State University Department of Urban & Regional Planning.

• 6 meetings
• July 13 to Aug. 17: Mon., 6:30-9:30 pm
• San Francisco: Room 205, Art and Design Center, 95 Third St.
• $375 (EDP 015198)

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