ART 200 - Industrial Design: Introduction to Rhinoceros 3D

5 Credits

Rhinoceros 3D modeling software is a cutting-edge software program used in the product design, architecture, engineering, and jewelry design industries to create 3D models of objects. This beginning level course introduces students to the fundamental tools and best practices for planning and organizing digital models. Students will work through various exercises throughout the quarter, learning hands-on strategies for generating three-dimensional forms using Rhino.

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Quarters Typically Offered
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Active Date 20240717T11:17:33

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Humanities Area II
Performance

Course Outline

Lectures and demonstrations within the design studio environment
Overview of strategies contemporary designers use to navigate the software
Projects to gain familiarity with various design methodologies
Assignments including modeling exercises

Student Learning Outcomes
Create basic 3-dimensional models using Rhinoceros Software.

Use appropriate tools and apply design terminoloty in each phase of the design process.

Create and edit 2-dimensional drawings, 3-dimensional models, and documentation drawings.

Create files suitable for rendering, 3-dimensional printing, and laser cutting.

Utilize the diverse capabilities of Rhinoceros 3D to create presentation drawings.