Design Your Future
The Computer Integrated Design and Graphics (CIDG) at Victor Valley College is growing to keep pace with our High Desert community. We have many new and exciting courses, programs, and certificates to meet the needs of our students. Our focus is on designing courses and certificate programs that will provide students with the knowledge and skills to secure a job in a career field that has unlimited potential.
The cornerstone of the department remains our Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) program.
There are five new certificates that have been designed to meet the needs of students new to the field of CADD and those experienced professionals looking to upgrade their software knowledge. A core certificate is offered for students with a limited knowledge of drafting,
mathematics and blueprint reading. (Drafting Technician I) Two entry-level certificates are offered in the areas of CADD and Computer Animation. We have also included two specialized certificates in the areas of Architectural CADD and Civil CADD.
The Computer Animation Program has a new certificate that will help prepare students for entry-level positions in the animation industry. Our Animation Program covers such topics as character animation, working with color, texture, lighting, cameras, sound and 3D art. The primary software package taught is Autodesk‘s 3ds Max while additional software such as Character Studio and Adobe Photoshop are used to supplement the
curriculum.
A third program, and newest within our CIDG Department is our Geographic Information Systems (GIS). We are very excited about our GIS program and believe there will be many job opportunities for our students who complete this certificate, and we hope to add more certificates in the future. GIS helps fire/rescue and EMS protect life and property using information and analysis as a powerful tool. GIS puts spatial intelligence at the fingertips of dispatchers and field personnel ensures proper response time. GIS is essential for all phases: preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery of Emergency and Disaster Management. Law
Enforcement can use GIS to discover how to leverage data collected each day to create intelligence you can use and share. Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies use GIS to support the homeland security mission.
Wildland Fire Management accesses GIS information to increase safety, efficiency, and resource management.
Career Opportunities GIS Careers
GIS Specialist GIS Technician GIS Fire Analyst GIS Project Manager
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Emergency and Disaster Management Wildland Fire Management
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Fire/Rescue CAD Careers Architect
Architectural Drafter CAD Management CAD Operator Cabinet Shop Detailer Civil Drafter
Computer Animator
Community College Instructor Construction Technician Desk-Top Publisher Electrical Drafter Electronics Drafter GIS Technician Graphics Designer Interior Designer Landscape Architect Landscape Designer Mapping Specialist Mechanical Drafter Public Works Technician Rendering Specialist Steel Fabricator Drafter Structural Drafter Technical Illustrator Animation Careers 3D Modeler
Texture Artist/Painter Lighting Specialist Character Designer Character Animator Special F/X Animator Game Level Designer Storyboard Artist Background Artist Graphic Designer Faculty
Full Time Claude Oliver Shuron Taylor Gary Menser Steve Nelle
Degrees and Certificates Awarded Associate in Science, CIDG
Drafting Technician I Certificate CADD I Technician
Architectural CADD Technician I Certificate Civil CADD Technician I Certificate
Digital Animation Technician I Certificate - 3ds Max Digital Animation Artist Certificate
Visual Communications Graphic Design Certificate Visual Communications Print Production Certificate
Geographic Information Systems for Emergency Response and Management Certificate Certificate Programs
DRAFTING TECHNICIAN I CERTIFICATE
Units Required: 12.0
Select at least 6 units from Group I and 6 units from Group II
Group I
CIDG 101 Introduction to Drafting 3.0 CIDG 103 Blueprint Reading for Construction 3.0 CIDG 104 Blueprint Reading for Industry 3.0
CT 105 Technical Sketching 3.0
Group II
CT 107 Technical Mathematics 3.0
CT 108 Advanced Technical Math 3.0
MATH 90 Intermediate Algebra 4.0
MATH 104 Trigonometry 4.0
ARCHITECTURAL CADD (COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING) TECHNICIAN I CERTIFICATE
Units Required : 9.0
All of the following must be completed:
CIDG 103 Blueprint Reading for Construction 3.0 CIDG 250 Architectural Computer Aided
Design I 3.0
CIDG 108 Architectural Computer Aided
Design II 3.0
CADD (COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING) TECHNICIAN I CERTIFICATE
Units Required: 9.0
All of the following must be completed:
CIDG 110 Two Dimensional AutoCAD 3.0 CIDG 210 Advanced Two Dimensional
AutoCAD 3.0
CIDG 120 Solids Modeling and Three
Dimensional CADD 3.0
CIVIL CADD (COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING) TECHNICIAN I CERTIFICATE OF CAREER PREPARATION
Units Required: 9.0
The Civil CADD Technician I certificate will prepare students for an entry level position in the Civil drafting field. Civil drafters prepare drawings and topographical and relief maps used in major construction or civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges,
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pipelines, flood-control projects, and water and sewage systems.
Civil CADD Technician I
CIDG 230 Civil Engineering using Land
Desktop I 3.0
CIDG 231 Civil Engineering using Land
Desktop II 3.0
CIDG 80 Geographical Information Systems for Emergency Management and Government Services I or 3.0 AGNR 171 Intro to Geographic Information
Science 3.0
DIGITAL ANIMATION TECHNICIAN I 3ds Max CERTIFICATE
Units Required: 9.0
The 3ds Max certificate is designed to offer students a detailed look at one of the Animation industry‘s premier 3D packages. The courses taken to complete the certificate provide students an opportunity to learn a variety of topics, including how to model 3D objects, how to create realistic textures and materials, the art of camera and lighting techniques, and a variety of keyframing solutions to bring their ideas to life. In addition to completing both individual and group projects, students also delve into the traditional
principles of animation that serve to heighten the level of realism and believability of an individual‘s work.
All of the following must be completed with a grade of
―C‖ or better.
CIDG 160 3ds Max Fundamentals 3.0
CIDG 260 3ds Max Advanced Modeling and
Materials 3.0
CIDG 261 3ds Max Character Animation and Advanced Keyframing
Techniques 3.0
DIGITAL ANIMATION ARTIST CERTIFICATE
Units Required: 15.0
The Digital Animation Artist certificate is designed to expand an individual‘s expertise in 3D Animation by requiring additional training in traditional art principles and techniques. Employers many times view an animator who possesses the ability to both draw and more thoroughly understand concepts and practices specific to traditional art painting as more well-rounded and work-ready. By earning the Digital Animation Artist certificate, students will better position themselves for employment opportunities in this fast-paced and competitive field. An Adobe Photoshop course specific to 3D Animation applications is also required to earn a certificate.
Complete the requirements listed in both Group I and Group II
GROUP I - Animation Track
Choose between software package options 1 or 2 All of the following must be completed with a grade of
―C‖ or better.
Option 1: 3ds Max
CIDG 160 3ds Max Fundamentals 3.0 CIDG 260 3ds Max Advanced Modeling and Materials 3.0 CIDG 261 3ds Max Character Animation and Advanced Keyframing Techniques 3.0 MERT 56 Photoshop for Animators 3.0
Option 2: SoftImage
MERT 50 Principles of Animation 3.0 MERT 51 Intermediate Modeling and
Animation with SoftImage 3.0 MERT 52 Digital Character Animation 3.0 MERT 56 Photoshop for Animators 3.0 GROUP II - Art Track
Choose any ONE of the following courses.
Must be completed with a grade of ―C‖ or better.
Units ART 101 Survey of Art History 3.0
ART 104 Film as an Art Form 3.0
ART 112 Design I 3.0
ART 113 Design II 3.0
ART 122 Introduction to Life Drawing 3.0 ART 124 Anatomy for Life Drawing 3.0
ART 125 Drawing I 3.0
ART 141 Sculpture I 3.0
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE OF CAREER PREPARTION
Units Required: 13.0
Every emergency occurs within a geographic boundary.
Using GIS helps support the decision making process that requires the geographic distribution of resources.
This certificate is designed to prepare students for the field of GIS support for emergency management, including mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.
GIS FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT &
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
CIDG 80 Geographical Information Systems for Emergency Management and
Government Services I 3.0
CIDG 81 Geographical Information Systems for Emergency Management and Government Services II 3.0
COMPUT ER I NT EGRATED DE SIGN A ND GRA PHICS
AGNR 171 Intro to Geographic Information
Science 3.0
FIRE 58 Intro to Emergency Management 4.0 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Units Required: 17.0
All of the following must be completed with a grade of
―C‖ or better:
CIDG 70 Design for Graphic Artists 3.0 CIDG 71 Survey of Computer Graphic Studio 4.0
CIDG 72 Computer Illustration 3.0
CIDG 73 Typography and Layout 3.0
CIDG 79 Multimedia and Web Design 4.0 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE PRINT PRODUCTION
Units Required: 16.0
All of the following must be completed with a grade of
―C‖ or better:
CIDG 70 Design for Graphic Artists 3.0 CIDG 71 Survey of Computer Graphic Studio 4.0
CIDG 73 Typography and Layout 3.0
CIDG 75 Page Layout and Design 3.0
CIDG 77 Print Production Processes 3.0
Associate Degree
To earn an Associate in Science degree with a major in CIDG, complete a minimum of 18 units from any of the certificate requirements above or from any CIDG courses, and meet all Victor Valley College graduation requirements. CIDG 138 may be used as Elective credit but may not be used to fulfill major requirements.
Transfer
Not a transfer major. Most CIDG courses transfer as Electives or fulfill subject credit requirements. Some CIDG courses fulfill lower division requirements for a related major. Students in this program sometimes choose to pursue a bachelor‘s degree in Architecture or Engineering. See Architecture and Engineering for transfer requirements for these majors.