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DFTG 1302   Introduction to Technical Animation and Rendering (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1409.
Basic terminology and concepts associated with the development of computer modules used in technical computer animation. Topics include basic animation principles, model creation, light sources, camera positioning, rendering, importing and modification of external files. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
DFTG 1313   Drafting for Specific Occupations (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Discussion of theory and practice with drafting methods and the terminology required for non-drafting majors to prepare working drawings in their occupational fields. (3 Lec.)
DFTG 1333   Mechanical Drafting (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An intermediate course covering detail drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerances, use of sectioning techniques, common fasteners, isometrics and oblique drawings, including bill of materials. (2 Lec., 4 Lab. / 2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
DFTG 1341   Intermediate Technical Animation and Rendering (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1302.
Procedures in the manipulation and control of lights, cameras, materials, texturing and rendering techniques used in technical animation; topics include introductory keyframing and lens effects principles. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
DFTG 2338   Final Project - Advanced Drafting (3) New course added May 7, 2006
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
A drafting course in which students participate in a comprehensive project from conception to conclusion. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

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