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CFS 200, Introduction and Professional Communications in
AID
Instructor: Janet Schrock, Ph.D. Office:
BH 335b
Office hours: TUES
9:00-1:00 Telephone: 338-3420
E-mail: janets@sfsu.edu
Homepage: http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~janets
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to communication
techniques for apparel and interior design professionals. Problem solving
techniques using rapid visualization and computers for concept development and
presentations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
· To introduce students to the following design
communication skills:
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| Rapid visualization/quick sketch |
 | Drafting and Lettering |
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| Computer aided drafting |
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| Presentation media |
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| Models |
· To give students an understanding of how these
communication skills are used in the AID disciplines
· To demonstrate the tools used in the various
communication methods
· To provide an opportunity to experiment with the
communication methods and their tools
· To present the growing need for computer skills in
the AID disciplines and to introduce the following computer programs:
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| AutoCAD (Drafting software) |
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| PowerPoint (Presentation software) |
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| Adobe Photoshop (Rendering software) |
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| Microsoft word and Specification writing software |
COURSE OUTLINE:
I. Rapid visualization/quick sketch
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| Definitions, concepts and importance of the skill |
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| Tools used |
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| Hands-on experience |
II. Drafting and Lettering
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| Definitions, concepts and importance of the skill |
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| Tools used |
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| Hands-on experience |
III. Computer aided drafting
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| Definitions, concepts and importance of the skill |
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| Introduction to the computer and AutoCAD |
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| Hands-on experience |
IV. Presentation media
Paper
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| Mounting and matting |
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| Design and layout |
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| Lettering |
o Electronic
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| Design and layout |
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| PowerPoint software |
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| Adobe Photoshop |
V. Models
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| Definitions, concepts and importance of the
skill |
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| Tools used |
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| Hands-on experience |
Evaluation:
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| Quick sketch tablet containing at least 42 (six
per week) drawings done outside of class time. |
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| Lettering tablet containing 10 examples of practice
lettering done outside of class. |
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| Floor plan of efficiency apartment with 2
elevations or fashion assignment (flats). |
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| Print out of design using MS paint or other
raster-based software illustrating a design concept. |
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| Print out using AutoCAD or other vector-based
program illustrating a design concept. |
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| Development of an AID 200 portfolio with the
following components:
| 1. Basic resume |
| 2. 10 of the best quick sketch examples |
| 3. 2 of the best lettering examples |
| 4. Paint program print out preferably in color |
| 5. CAD example printed |
| 6. Print of PowerPoint slides |
| 7. Explanations of each of the projects included |
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