Information Package / Course Catalogue
Computer Aided Design and Drafting III
Course Code: PM312
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course is aimed at: visualization of landscape projects by using CADD softwares.

Course Content

Learning to use CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting) softwares (SketchUp and 3ds Max) that used in visualization of landscape projects.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Abdullah AKPINAR
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the contribution of the CAD softwares in visualization of landscape projects
2.To choose and use suitable softwares to visualize 3D landscape projects
3.To understand differences between CADD softwares used in visualization of landscape projects
4.To follow current technology necessary for to visualize landscape projects
5.To generalize efficient use of CADD softwares to visualize landscape projects
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bleicher, T., De Jongh, Robin, 2014. Sketchup 2014 for Architectural Visualization, Second Edition, PACKT Publishing, ISBN: 1783558415
2.Boughen, N., 2005. 3ds max Lighting, Wordware Publishing, Inc, Texas, USA.
3.Carbnaro, G. vd., 1999. 3D Studio Max 2: Yaratıcı Teknikler, Sistem Yayıncılık, İstanbul. Çelik, E., 2010. 3DSMax 2011 İle Görselleştirme, Değişim Yayınları.
4.Çelik, E., 2010. 3DSMax 2011 İle Görselleştirme, Değişim Yayınları.
5.Kanbur, N., 2008. 3d Studio Max; Görselleştirme ve Modelleme, Pusula Yayıncılık, ISBN: 9789757092247.
6.Kollektif, 2010. 3D Studio Max 2010; 3 boyutlu modelleme ve 3D Studio, Pusula Yayıncılık, ISBN: 9789944711425.
7.Köksal, A. T., 2014. Sketchup-Herkes İçin 3 Boyutlu Tasarım, Pusula Yayıncılık, ISBN: 9789944711821.
8.Murdock, K.L., 2005. 3ds max 7 Bible, Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
9.Murdock, K.L., 2009. Google SketchUp and SketchUp Pro 7 Bible, Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, USA.
10.Schreyer, A. C., 2012. Architectural Design with SketchUp, Enhanced Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., ISBN: 1118385985
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction, the content and context of the course, The importance of CADD softwares in the visualization of 3D landscape projects
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
To examine visualized landscape projects that is prepared using by CADD softwares
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Introducing CADD softwares used for visualizing landscape projects
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
SketchUp commands (File, Edit, View, Camera menu)
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
SketchUp commands (Draw, Tools, Window, Plugins menu)
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
SketchUp Toolbars: Large Tool Set, Solid Tools, Sections, Shadows
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Using Vray in SketchUp
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Using Vray in SketchUp
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Using Vray in SketchUp
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
3ds Max commands (Edit, Tools, Group menu)
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
3ds Max commands (Views, Create, Modifiers menu)
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
3ds Max commands (Animation, Graph Editors, Rendering menu)
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Attaching material, texture and lighting in 3ds Max
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Attaching material, texture and lighting in 3ds Max
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice142256
Practice Examination1314
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026