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Focuses on construction and use of computer-based information systems to represent and manipulate geographic data. Emphasizes the recording, mapping, and transforming of data for analysis and use by planners. 

Illustrates color media techniques for the preparation, composition, and presentation of landscape and built environment drawings.

Teaches the student fundamental to intermediate skills and design practices around 3d modeling using Rhino 3d software. 3D modeling is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface or object (either inanimate or living) via specialized software that can be used for representation, calculations, fabrication, visualization etc.. Learning strategies around how to see your world in “3d models” and learning when/how/where to use these techniques will make students confident designers and marketable.

This 8-week course focuses on the training and practice of visual sensitivity in the freehand graphic technique including composition, freehand sketch, and color application to improve the skill of design and to achieve the graphic presentation effectively. This course will help students to develop skills and understanding with 1) the pencil sketch, 2) the freehand drawing with pen, 3) pastel, 4) the introduction of Chinese painting, 5) watercolor, and 6) watercolor rendering. The objectives of this course are to improve composition capability and artistic/color appreciation, develop a variety of skills in different mediums, and generate attractive work to support the student portfolio.

Addresses variable topics in the relationship of human experience and behavior to the built environment, e.g., social research methods in environmental design.

Fall 2024 (8 week Session 2) TTH 2:00pm-4:45pm

Fidgets and Stims: This course will introduce key concepts on neurodiversity as it relates to the design of products and the built environment. "Neurodiversity" encompasses the broad spectrum of normal human variations in cognition, emotion, and sensory processing. Students will create fidget designs aimed at enhancing emotional wellbeing by encouraging soothing, self-stimulatory behaviors, known as "stims." They will then design and evaluate new fidget prototypes created using digital fabrication methods such as 3D printing and CNC milling.

Includes such topics as appropriate technology, public policy and natural hazards, organization of the designing and building process, and physical elements of urban development.

Fall 2024 (16 week) TTH 12:30pm-1:45pm

SPATIALIZING URBAN CONFLICT:
Using Environmental Design Tools to Visualize Social Issues in Urban Space

This class delves into utilizing environmental design tools to reveal urban conflict. In today's highly urbanized world, cities serve as the battlegrounds for conflicts stemming from economic, religious, gender, and ethnic differences. As tensions escalate into violence, urban spaces transform into battlefields. Amidst its conflicts, city development becomes both a tool for violence and reconciliation. This course addresses urban development challenges worldwide, focusing on areas at war, religious or ethnic strife, and criminal violence.

Enrollment is open to all majors. Non-Environmental Design students will need to submit an Intent to Enroll Form: 

Provides an advanced seminar on new technologies and issues of professional practice in the environmental design professions.

Fall 2024 (16 week) TTH 11:00am-12:15pm

Intro Adobe Creative Cloud: This course is intended for students who are not currently in Environmental Design. Non-Environmental Design majors will need to submit an Intent to Enroll Form:  https://forms.gle/kzETNF94ikV1xZmR6. This course will introduce students to the Adobe Software programs Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to provide an overview of the computer technology and its role in the production of graphic designs. We will begin by learning file management and page layout and how they relate to visual communication, and some basics of the grid systems and color. Students will then be guided through design exercises to create a variety of projects throughout the semester. This course will offer the basics in graphic design for students who seek to expand their skills in digital communication. Students who enroll in this course will need to have a personal laptop that they can bring to class. An Adobe Creative Cloud software subscription is required for the course and is available at a discount through OIT. Students are expected to be ready to use their computers and software on day one. 

Provides an advanced seminar on history and historiography of environmental design, e.g., American dwellings.

Summer 2024 (May 20 – July 26) Monday & Wednesday from 2:30pm – 4:25pm

Restoring Dushanbe Teahouse:  “Restoring the Dushanbe Teahouse” is a multidisciplinary seminar that encompasses instruction and training to equip students (from all majors) with a mix of knowledge and skills including (a) cultural heritage and historic preservation; (b) theory and criticism of placemaking; (c) restoration of registered landmarks. The course is delivered as a seminar and hands-on restoration workshops. The seminar portion includes lectures, readings, discussion, academic style writing, and reflections on theory critiques. The hands-on workshops are professional training in restoration of the Central Asian landmark (Dushanbe Teahouse) offered by a renowned Tajik artist and EVND visiting scholar.

Please contact Nate Jones (nathan.p.jones@colorado.edu) for more information and to register.