Architecture
1315 has an extraordinary 3D program that has been around for about
a year. Mainly used at Texas Tech, this program called Computer Aided
Drafting is now available for EPCC students.
This software is able to project student’s architectural work
in a 3D format, where they are able to create wall sections and mass
models. Future architects are no longer limited to flat paper designs
or blueprints.
They are now able to see their creations come to life right before
their eyes. Giving them the advantage to be able to see the final
details of their work and allowing them a chance to fix or modify
any miscalculations.
Even miscalculation isn’t a problem because CAD can also do
almost the entire math for them. Instead of measuring and counting
up angles, walls, floors, ceilings, the program will be able to cut
work in half the time.
This makes it faster to finish work.
“It’s a good way to express your ideas and make money,”
said student and project manager for New Republic Design Co., Frank
Villarruel.
A VV Art 1315 class is also getting a chance to see their projects
come to life. Art instructor, Ron Clark is fascinated by the advantage
that the president of the college has provided them and amazed by
such an opportunity that these students have.
“We are able to teach architecture with this software in less
then a semester. This has to be the most advanced technological system
around,” said Clark.
The 3DH Lab is a room where computer work is projected onto a screen.
The lab has two projectors, twenty-four chairs, 3D goggles and a mini
stadium.
The computers also have the capability to rotate student’s work
in a 360-degree rotation, to show the entire art structure in its
full potential. The 3DH Lab can not only project structures, it can
project human anatomy, giving medical students that same advantage.
For students interested in pursuing a career in architecture, design,
or the medical fields, today’s most advanced technological system
is now available at EPCC.
