Vectorworks in-person training is here! 

INTERMEDIATE CONCEPTS

Course Information

Audience: All Industries
Date: 7/17/23 - 7/18/23
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
Cost: $900
Location: IATSE Local 80 - 2520 West Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505

Description

Take the next step and elevate your design process with our Intermediate Concepts class. Building upon the 2D and 3D drafting skills covered in the Core Concepts class, you will explore efficient drafting techniques and improve your design workflow in this interactive course.

Learning Objectives

  • Manage imported DWG and PDF files through import settings, visibility controls, and other attribute preferences to improve file exchanges with project collaborators.

  • Learn the GIS tools for site and design geolocation.

  • Understand parametric design techniques by exploring Vectorworks’ suite of industry design tools.

  • Learn to create textures for 3D imagery and learn to create custom rendering styles.

  • Produce 3D modeled objects, appropriately mapped with material image textures to analyze for appropriate scale and assembly of materials, using various lighting techniques, rendering styles, and static and perspective views to ensure proof of concept.

  • Utilize built-in worksheets and schedules to analyze data extracted from your design.

Prerequisites

Vectorworks Landmark Advanced Workflows I (2 Days)

Course Information

Audience: Landscape Architects and Designers
Date: 7/19/23 - 7/20/23
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
Cost: $900 
Location: IATSE Local 80 - 2520 West Olive Ave., Burbank CA 91505

Description
All great designs start with quality base files. This course will begin by covering the multitude of advanced options for generating and importing site information. From imagery to PDFs, DWGs, Shapefiles, GIS data, and so much more. From the start, learn to utilize these methods in an effective manner to achieve a highly productive workflow for base file setup. 

Next, you will explore design progression, from concept through design development. The progression of a design can sometimes seem confusing. We will demystify the process while showing best practices for your workflow. We will start with a concept drawing while adding found data and mining any data necessary for context. From there, we will discuss using many of Vectorworks Landmark's advanced tools to move efficiently to the schematic phase, including renders. Let’s not forget the design development stage, applying and using in-depth datasets to specify the site further while also covering rapid alterations to the design. We will show how to effectively leverage the advanced components of Vectorworks to make this painless and profitable for you and your firm.

Finally, you will dive into company graphic standards and resource management. Everyone has “their look.” You will learn not only where to set your graphic standards, but also best practices for management of those standards. And of course, you will learn many tips and tricks along the way, that will save you time and even a few secrets our Landmark usage wizards have concocted.

                                       

Learning Objectives

  • Manage imported DWG, Shapefiles, images, and PDF files through import settings, visibility controls, and other attribute preferences to improve file base setup.
  • Learn the GIS tools for generating site context.
  • Understand parametric design techniques used in different stages of design capitalizing on what is necessary per stage.
  • Learn to create company standards for graphics and templates.


Prerequisites
Completion of the Vectorworks Core Concepts class and/or successful completion of the Vectorworks Core Associate Certification.

Irrigation and Water Efficient Design in Vectorworks (1 Day)

Course Information

Audience: Landscape Architects and Designers
Date: 7/21/23
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
Cost: $450
Location: IATSE Local 80 - 2520 West Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505

Description

This class will teach you how to create productive, efficient, and profitable irrigation designs using Vectorworks Landmark. You will dive deep into the unique functionality of the software and learn best practices to achieve the appropriate outcome for your design.

In addition, you will explore water-efficient design. Conserving water is a must, and to help achieve this, you will learn best practices for water efficiency using the irrigation tools in Vectorworks Landmark. Then understand how to document and report this information using robust documentation systems and reporting platforms embedded in the software. Even report out for EPA WaterSense and MWELO automatically.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Understand and utilize the entire suite of Irrigation Tools
  • Learn to generate standard quantity reports used for irrigation design.
  • Learn how to use the irrigation tools to generate proposed water usage per zone.
  • Learn to create efficient irrigation by reading reported data and modifying the design effectively.
  • Learn to create Water efficiency reports such as WaterSense and MWELO.

Prerequisites

Completion of the Vectorworks Core Concepts class and/or successful completion of the Vectorworks Core Associate Certification.

CREDITS

For most industry bodies, structured training counts towards your required CPD hours, but please check your own membership to confirm.

Additional Information

Participants must bring their laptop computer with the software installed. The software may either be your registered license, or you may obtain and install a functional evaluation copy before arriving for the course. We will not issue refunds due to malfunctions of software installed on personal laptops. The course instructor is not available or responsible for troubleshooting or servicing personal laptops, nor is the trainer responsible for technical problems experienced during the course due to individual computer hardware or software malfunctions. Detailed information on downloading the software will be emailed and found in your registration confirmation. 

Refund and Cancellation policy

Due to limited seating, class registration fees are non-refundable. However, upon request, your purchase can be used towards purchasing a future class. Classes may be subject to cancellation. Cancellations are determined by five (5) business days before the class starts. Registrants will be notified by email, and a full refund will be issued in the event of a cancellation. 

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Please note that the spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.