Overview: Welcome to the Fall of 2023
- We meet every Tuesday & Thursday – IN PERSON!
- Morning Section is from 8:30-11:25
- Afternoon Section is from 2:30-5:25
- We will be using the entire class time and a lot of work will be done during this time and outside of class.
- This course is taught by Prof. Paul King (pking @CityTech.Cuny.Edu). My office hours will be the hour directly after my morning class (11:30-12:30) both Tuesday & Thursday or by appointment.
Quick Checklist: To do items before the first day of class: (see below for details)
- [1] Media Release
- [2] Selfie Photo
- Have a photo of yourself ready for class. You will be placing this on your titleblock. It needs to be a closeup with your face clearly visible.
- Upload your selfie to dropbox (see below)
- [3] Join MIRO (its free) – and claim your board
- [4] Join our class OpenLab Site
- [5a] Install Revit and Revit Families & have a PDF printer
- [5b] If you have an Apple Computer you will need to access Revit using Aporto (follow link)
- [6] Read the Scavenger Hunt Assignment Description
- [7] Use of Blackboard for this class
- [9] Questions
- Be well rested and enthusiatic!!!!
[0.AM] Morning Section 8:30-11:25 – links to upload & tasks to complete
- DOWNLOAD YOUR MEDIA RELEASE FORM (StudentLastname.FirstName King-BT3-FA.AM-Media-Release)
- UPLOAD YOUR MEDIA RELEASE FORMS HERE – BOTH SECTIONS (https://www.dropbox.com/request/TnEpDb0DuovfNhtBoeLe)
- MORNING SECTION – UPLOAD YOUR SELFIE (https://www.dropbox.com/request/7WIn0VzL8C5R3Z0gRHZZ)
- Morning Class MIRO BOARD – Link to Scavenger Hunt MIRO Board
- Join this OpenLab Class Page https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/groups/arch2431-bt3-fa23/
[0.PM] Afternoon Section 2:30-5:25 – links to upload & tasks to complete
- DOWNLOAD YOUR MEDIA RELEASE FORM (StudentLastname.FirstName King-BT3-FA.PM-Media-Release)
- UPLOAD YOUR MEDIA RELEASE FORMS HERE – BOTH SECTIONS (https://www.dropbox.com/request/TnEpDb0DuovfNhtBoeLe)
- AFTERNOON SECTION – UPLOAD YOUR SELFIE (https://www.dropbox.com/request/46x0UQ0pAvLTmuB1beIF)
- Afternoon Class MIRO BOARD – Link to Scavenger Hunt MIRO Board
- Join this OpenLab Class Page https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/groups/arch2431-bt3-fa23/
[1] Return your media release form so Videos can be posted
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- While our class sessions are in person, I use zoom to make recordings during class.
- Download, Sign & upload (see above) the Media Release Form (select the correct one for your section (morning or afternoon)
- Be sure to rename the form properly – add your lastname and first name at the start
- This requires 100% compliance or the videos cannot be posted – as vidoes may contain recording of your voices as you ask questions.
- We record class meetings so you can reference the videos.
- Recordings will help you complete your assignments as I demonstrate the use of software.
- Recodings will help you review your pinup review for assignments.
- I will let you know when recordings begin & end.
- If you login to zoom Zoom profile must display your name so I can identify each of you.
- Vidoes are only shared on OpenLab for the use of our class or other students at CityTech.
[2] Send me a selfie
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- Have a photo of yourself ready for class. You will be placing this on your titleblock.
- It needs to be a closeup with your face clearly visible.
- Upload your selfie to dropbox! (see above)
[3] Create your MIRO Account (to work with our class boards)
- A new posting in MIRO is due for every class!
- Join MIRO – it’s free www.miro.com
- Make sure you register using your citytech email address as I will send invites to this address.
- Miro: Follow this link to Signup for your Free account
- The MIRO account is free. Having an account gives you full rights to the tools in our Zoom boards.
- Follow the links above for our first class MIRO board
- Claim a board by putting your name on it
- You may find you need to request access.
- The assignment desription is in the MIRO Board on the left side – Read it in advance of the first day – or follow this link to a pdf.
[4] OpenLab : will be my primary means of keeping you up to date.
- Using Openlab
- I will post after every class with screen captures from my markups.
- I will post links to zoom videos from class meetings here. (password protected)
- I will post clarifications of current assignments and deadlines as needed.
- I will post answers to student questions.
- Join our class course
- If you already know how to join a course – Login and follow the link above.
- I typically send an invitation to everyone from OpenLab
- If you need help – login to your OpenLab account and follow these instructions to join this course.
- If you’re new to the OpenLab, follow these instructions to create an account and then join the course.
- Remember that your username and display name can be pseudonyms, rather than your real name. Your avatar does not need to be a picture of your face–just something that identifies you on the OpenLab.
[5] Install Revit Software & a PDF printer
- Do this in advance of the first class. The Revit installation and download is large and can take quite some time.
- There are two download and installations required, one for the Revit Software and a second for the Family Libraries
- (Go to Revit Download Info)
- It can take some time to install – you must be ready by the first day of class.
- If you cannot run Revit (MAC users & others) email me directly in advance and we will look to set you up for remote VDI access to run the software.
- Download and Open the Revit starter file for the first assingment – (link to starter file)
- Save a copy as follows: Lastname.Firstname Scavenger Hunt BT3.FA23.King.rvt
- You will need a PDF printer.
- First try using https://creativecloud.adobe.com/
- A second option is to install 3rd Party PDF printers (see link)
[6] Read the scavenger hunt assignment before class
[7] Use of Blackboard
- We use blackboard to collect your final archives for assignments.
- While in MIRO you typically post separate PDF’s for each image – for Blackboard uploads of your work will need to be compiled into a single multi-page PDF.
- I will provide directions on file naming and for all Revit based work you must upload both your Revit file and your single PDF.
- I will also use Blackboard to post your grades for each assignment.
[8] Questions
- If you have any questions, reach out via email or in Office Hours. If you need help with the OpenLab, you can consult OpenLab Help or contact the OpenLab Community Team.
- Email address: Pking@CityTech.Cuny.Edu or Prof.Paul.King@Gmail.com
- Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursdays directly after class or by appointment (email me)
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