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DIGITAL DESIGN GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY
Napa Valley College • Bldg. 3900
Gary Strommen Program Coordinator
(707) 256-7526Contact Gary Strommen Facebook  Instagram
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DIGITAL DESIGN GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY
Napa Valley College • Bldg. 3900
Gary Strommen Program Coordinator
(707) 256-7526Contact Gary Strommen Facebook Instagram
DIGITAL DESIGN GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY
Napa Valley College • Bldg. 3900
Gary Strommen Program Coordinator
(707) 256-7526Contact Gary Strommen Facebook Instagram
DDGT240 - Digital Design Graphics Technology 3 Fall 2023

The third of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. This course enables the student to learn and apply mechanical computer-aided design (CAD) drafting skills and techniques to working drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD+T) and weldment symbology. Additional topics include external references and reverse engineering of assemblies. A study of 3D Printing. Students will print to the 3D Printer and retain the printed model. A study of 3ds Max for design visualization including: modeling, materials, lighting, rigging, animation, and rendering. A study of Adobe Premiere as a non-linear video editor. A combined study of 3ds Max and Adobe Premiere to create technically animated presentational videos for their professional portfolios as displayed on the department website.




Documents: Syallabus and Handouts Top of Page

Academic Calendar

DDGT240 Syllabus Fall 2023
DDGT240 Syllabus Signature Page
DDGT240 Kitchen Safety Guide
DDGT240 Schedule Fall 2023
DDGT240 Assignment List Fall 2023
DDGT240 ASCENT Reading Participation Fall 2023

3ds Max Inventor Importing Best Practices
TGC CH18 GDT
How to add GDT symbols in AutoCAD
Working Drawing Checklist




Assignments Top of Page

#1 - Signed Syllabus

#2 - Signed Kitchen Safety Sheet

#3 - XREF Terminal Board - Part I
     XREF Assignment Overview
     XREF Assignment Description
     XREF DEMO
     DDGT DETAIL VIEW DEMO

#4 - AutoCAD 16-213 Stand XREF
     GDT Working Drawing Assignments Overview #4-#7

#5 - Inventor 16-217 Stand
     GDT Working Drawing Assignments Overview #4-#7

#6 - Inventor 16-218 Cutoff Stop
     GDT Working Drawing Assignments Overview #4-#7

#7 - Inventor 16-221 Spacer
     GDT Working Drawing Assignments Overview #4-#7

#8 - Architectural Scale Handout
     DDGT240 2023.08.16 Assignment 8 Architecture Scale 14:19

#9 - Engineering Scale Handout
     DDGT240 2023.08.16 Assignment 9 Engineering Scale 12:15

#10 - Metric Scale Handout
     DDGT240 2023.08.16 Assignment 10 Metric Scale 8:55

#11 - Inventor 18-43 Slide Bracket
     DDGT240 18-43 Slide Bracket Demo 18:14

#12 - Inventor 18-44 Caster Frame
     DDGT240 18-44 Caster Frame 6:54

#13 - Inventor 18-49 Connecting Link
     DDGT240 18-49 Connecting Link Demo 47:45

#14 - XREF Terminal Board - Part II
     XREF Assignment Overview
     XREF Assignment Description
     XREF DEMO
     DDGT DETAIL VIEW DEMO

#15 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 1 Practices 1A
#16 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 1 Practices 1B
#17 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 2 Practices 2A
#18 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 2 Practices 2B
#19 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 2 Practices 2C
#20 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 2 Practices 2D
#21 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 3 Practices 3A
#22 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 3 Practices 3B
#23 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 3 Practices 3C
#24 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 3 Practices 3D
#25 - SEPTEMBER MEETING
#26 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 4 Practices 4A
#27 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 4 Practices 4B
#28 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 4 Practices 4C
#29 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 4 Practices 4D
#30 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 4 Practices 4E
#31 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 4 Practices 4F
#32 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 5 Practices 5A
#33 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 5 Practices 5B
#34 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 5 Practices 5C
#35 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 5 Practices 5D
#36 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 5 Practices 5E
#37 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 5 Practices 5F

#38 - Inventor 14-71 Machine Vise - Part I
     Inventor 14-71 Machine Vise Assignment Descriptions
     DDGT240 2023.08.21 Machine Vise Assignment Overview 8:31
     DDGT240 2023.08.23 Machine Vise Assignment Update 2:00

#39 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 6 Practices 6A
#40 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 6 Practices 6B
#41 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 6 Practices 6C
#42 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 6 Practices 6D
#43 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 6 Practices 6E
#44 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 6 Practices 6F
#45 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 7 Practices 7A
#46 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 7 Practices 7B
#47 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 7 Practices 7C
#48 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 7 Practices 7D
#49 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 8 Practices 8A
#50 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 8 Practices 8B

#51 - Inventor 14-71 Machine Vise - Part II
     Inventor 14-71 Machine Vise Assignment Descriptions
     DDGT240 2023.08.21 Machine Vise Assignment Overview 8:31
     DDGT240 2023.08.23 Machine Vise Assignment Update 2:00


#52 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 9 Practices 9A
#53 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 9 Practices 9B
#54 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 9 Practices 9C
#55 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 10 Practices 10A
#56 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 10 Practices 10B
#57 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 10 Practices 10C
#58 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 10 Practices 10D
#59 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 10 Practices 10E
#60 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 11 Practices 11A
#61 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 11 Practices 11B
#62 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 11 Practices 11C
#63 - ASCENT 3ds Max Design Chapter 11 Practices 11D

#64 - 20.69 Engine Model
     20.69 Engine Inventor Instructions
     DDGT240 2023.10.24 Assignment 64 Overview 18:12
     DDGT241 2021.10.20 Engine Model Crankshaft Demo 29:42
     DDGT240 2021.10.20 Engine Connecting Rod 16:02

#65 - Gunsmoke Video Description
#66 - OCTOBER MEETING
#67 - 3ds Max 14-71 Presentational Video Posted on your website
      MACHINE VISE PART 1 - ASSEMBLY (FALL 2019) (8:02:40)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY I - Project Setup and Inventor Setup (51:25)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY II - ACME Thread and Inventor Prep Completed (50:06)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY III - Importing From Inventor (36:15)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY IV - Linking (25:33)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY V - Reaction Manager (28:38)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY VI - Materials Roughed In (1:06:34)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY VII - Scanline Lighting Test (40:43)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY VIII - ART Renderer with Photometric Light Testing (52:28)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY IX - Handle Rod Adjustment (15:55)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY X - Cameras, Animation, and Rendering (1:16:55)
      MACHINE VISE ASSEMBLY XI - Premiere Post Production (38:08)

      MACHINE VISE PART II - EXPLODED ASSEMBLY (FALL 2019) (7:14:53)
      MACHINE VISE EXPLODED ASSEMBLY I - Opacity Channels Theory (14:10)
      MACHINE VISE EXPLODED ASSEMBLY II - Let's Get Started (17:02)
      MACHINE VISE EXPLODED ASSEMBLY III - BASE (53:00)
      MACHINE VISE EXPLODED ASSEMBLY IV - SLIDING JAW (1:25:42)
      MACHINE VISE EXPLODED ASSEMBLY V - PREMIERE DAILIES (21:56)
      MACHINE VISE EXPLODED ASSEMBLY VI - VICE SCREW ANIMATION (59:28)
      MACHINE VISE EXPLODED ASSEMBLY VII - VICE SCREW CAMERA ANIMATION AND RENDER SETUP (20:20)
      MACHINE VISE EXPLODED ASSEMBLY VIII - TIPS, WARNINGS, AND BEST PRACTICES (7:27)
      MACHINE VISE EXPLODED ASSEMBLY IX - HANDLE ROD ANIMATION (1:03:05)
      MACHINE VISE EXPLODED ASSEMBLY X - HANDLE ROD CAMERA ANIMATION AND RENDER SETUP (17:59)
      MACHINE VISE XI - PREMIERE POST PRODUCTION (1:14:44)

#68 - Figure 16-213 XREF Stand AutoCAD WD SCALE 1:2 GD+T Additions
#69 - Figure 16-217 Stand Inventor WD GD+T Additions
#70 - Figure 16-218 Cutoff Stop Inventor WD GD+T Additions
#71 - Figure 16-221 Spacer Inventor WD GD+T Additions
#72 - AutoCAD Reverse Engineering Journal Bearing - Part I
#72 - AutoCAD Reverse Engineering V-Block - Part I

#73 - 20.69 Engine 3D Printer Instructions
     DDGT240 2023.10.24 Assignment 73 Overview 29:21
     20.69 Engine 3D Printer Video Demonstration 20:28

#74 - NOVEMBER MEETING
#76 - AutoCAD Reverse Engineering Journal Bearing Revisions - Part II
#76 - AutoCAD Reverse Engineering V-Block Revisions - Part II
#77 - Figure 18-43 Slide Bracket Inventor WD Welding Symbols Additions
#78 - Figure 18-44 Caster Frame Inventor WD Welding Symbols Additions
#79 - Figure 18-49 Connecting Link Inventor WD Welding Symbols Additions
#80 - 20.69 Engine Presentational Video Posted on your website
      DDGT240 2023.10.24 Assignment 80 Overview 11:40
      Engine Rigging (Pick One):
      DDGT240 2016.11.22 Engine Rigging in 3ds Max
      DDGT240 2015.12.01 3ds Max Engine Block Rigging

Additional Practice Assignments




Lectures Top of Page

Reference Videos:
2015 AutoCAD 3D Toolbars
2015 AutoCAD Create a CTB - Color Table File for Printing
2015 Inventor Application Options
Inventor Cool Orange Thread Modeler Add On

Spring 2022 - How To Download Autodesk Software SUBS 11:44
DDGT 2022.01.21 Dropbox Demo SUBS 17:52
DDGT 2022.01.21 Dropbox Demo Advanced (Optional) SUBS 12:15

Arnold Materials by Sebastien
2020.09.30 DDGT240 Sebastien Arnold Overview 1:10:21
     IOR tables
     Additional IOR Tables
     Arnold Library
     High-quality textures
     Free Models
     HDRI Images


DDGT Welcome Video Fall 2023 3:28
DDGT120 2023.08.14 Class Overview and Introduction 2:37:23
DDGT240 2023.08.14 Assignments 3-7 Overview 17:59
DDGT240 2023.08.15 Reverse Engineering Assignment Overview 23:14
DDGT240 2023.08.16 Assignment 8 Architecture Scale 14:19
DDGT240 2023.08.16 Assignment 9 Engineering Scale 12:15
DDGT240 2023.08.16 Assignment 10 Metric Scale 8:55
DDGT240 2023.08.17 Assignment Review 11, 12 and 13 22:45
DDGT240 2023.08.21 Machine Vise Assignment Overview 8:31
DDGT240 2023.08.21 Inventor Plug Ins 30:35
DDGT240 2023.08.21 Inventor Machine Vise Rotational-Translational Constraint 11:08
DDGT240 2023.08.22 Networking I 1:09:30
DDGT240 2023.08.23 Networking II 5:00
DDGT240 2023.08.23 Machine Vise Assignment Update 2:00
DDGT240 2023.08.28 3ds Max Ch1 Introduction to 3ds Max I 1:17:21
DDGT240 2023.08.29 3ds Max Ch1 Introduction to 3ds Max II 38:53
DDGT240 2023.08.29 Transforms and Animation Demo 15:48
DDGT240 2023.08.29 3ds Max Ch2 Configuration I 18:13
DDGT240 2023.08.30 3ds Max Ch2 Configuration II 36:48
DDGT240 2023.08.31 3ds Max Ch2 Configuration III 52:46
DDGT240 2023.08.31 3ds Max Ch3 Assembling Project Files I 8:29
DDGT240 2023.09.05 3ds Max Ch3 Assembling Project Files II 1:12:21
DDGT240 2023.09.07 3ds Max Ch3 Assembling Project Files III Answers 2:23
DDGT240 2023.09.06 3ds Max Ch4 Basic Modeling Techniques I 1:11:26
DDGT240 2023.09.07 3ds Max Ch4 Basic Modeling Techniques II 45:30
DDGT240 2023.09.11 3ds Max Ch4 Basic Modeling Techniques III 5:18
DDGT240 2023.09.11 3ds Max Ch5 Modeling From 2D Objects I 1:10:53
DDGT240 2023.09.12 3ds Max Ch5 Modeling From 2D Objects II 45:23
DDGT240 2023.09.12 3ds max Ch6 Materials I - Introduction 23:26
DDGT240 2023.09.13 3ds max Ch6 Materials II - Scanline Renderer Basic Materials
DDGT240 2023.09.14 3ds Max Ch6 Materials III - Orange and Doily 1:17:43
DDGT240 2023.09.18 3ds Max Ch6 Materials IV - Doily and Autodesk Materials 1:00:12
DDGT240 2023.09.19 3ds Max Ch6 Materials V - Multi Sub-Object and Arnold 1:02:29
DDGT240 2023.09.20 3ds Max Ch7 Mapping Coordinates and Scale 1:00:25
DDGT240 2023.09.20 3ds Max Ch8 Standard Lighting I 24:35
DDGT240 2023.09.21 3ds Max Ch8 Standard Lighting II 49:05
DDGT240 2023.09.21 3ds Max Ch9 Photometric Lighting and Cameras I 27:58
DDGT120 2023.09.25 3ds Max Ch9 Photometric Lighting and Cameras II 1:17:13
DDGT240 2023.09.26 3ds Max Ch9 Photometric Lighting and Cameras III 24:50
DDGT240 2023.09.26 3ds Max Ch10 Exposure Control, Daylight, and Rendering I 42:38
DDGT240 2023.09.27 3ds Max Ch10 Exposure Control, Daylight, and Rendering II 1:13:45
DDGT240 2023.09.28 3ds Max Ch11 Animation 1:07:09
DDGT240 2023.10.02 Premiere Theory I 1:26:44
DDGT240 2023.10.03 Premiere Theory II 1:19:17
DDGT240 2023.10.04 Premiere Theory III 33:58
DDGT240 2023.10.16 GDT I 1:12:56
DDGT240 2023.10.17 GDT II 1:07:29
DDGT240 2023.10.18 GDT III 1:12:56
DDGT240 2023.10.19 GDT IV 59:55
DDGT240 2023.10.23 GDT Demo Examples 1:26:27
DDGT240 2023.10.24 Assignment 64 Overview 18:12
DDGT240 2023.10.24 Assignment 73 Overview 29:21
DDGT240 2023.10.24 Assignment 80 Overview 11:40
DDGT240 2023.10.25 Gears I 1:01:00
DDGT240 2023.10.26 Gears II and Cams I 1:13:18
DDGT240 2023.10.30 Cams II and Linkages 53:58
DDGT240 2023.10.31 Bearings 39:51
DDGT240 2023.11.02 Gunsmoke I 1:03:01
DDGT240 2023.11.06 Gunsmoke II - Working With Video Clips 30:39
DDGT240 2023.11.07 Gunsmoke III - Titles 55:39
DDGT240 2023.11.08 Gunsmoke IV - Sequences, Effects, Transitions, and Keyframing 1:00:04
DDGT240 2023.11.09 Gunsmoke V - Import Audio and Finish Gunsmoke Sequence 1:30:49
DDGT240 2023.11.13 Gunsmoke VI - Audio Tools 50:19
DDGT240 2023.11.14 Premiere Theory - Export Rendering 25:41
DDGT240 2023.11.14 Gunsmoke VII - Exporting Video 19:30
DDGT240 2023.11.27 Belts and Chains 1:15:36
DDGT240 2023.11.28 Couplings, Seals, and Lubricants 1:10:33
DDGT240 2023.11.29 Seals and Gaskets Continued 9:21
DDGT240 2023.11.29 Welding I 52:31
DDGT240 2023.12.04 Welding II 1:07:18
DDGT240 2023.12.05 Welding III 1:03:06
DDGT240 2023.12.07 Final Review 1:13:33
DDGT240 2023.12.07 Website Update Demo 18:42



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