DES212 AV Design Level 1: Environment

This course explores the physics that affect the planning and design of AV environments such as sound reinforcement, display and projection needs. Using measurement tools, calculations and industry best practices, you will expand your knowledge of the design process to create drawings, specifications and performance criteria. You will begin to create a portfolio documenting recommended design processes and sample documentation for reference while working on future AV design projects.

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Who Should Take This Class
This course is fundamental for anyone who reads, works with, or creates AV designs, including AV designers, engineers, technology managers and project managers.

Prerequisites
It is strongly recommended that students complete DES204 AV Math for Design Online.

Course Content
Topics for this course include:

• AV design Best practices
• sightline studies
• loudspeaker coverage patterns
• display systems
• ergonomic criteria
• project documentation
• communication with allied trades
• AV math formulas and logical thinking are areas of concentration

Time Commitment
This classroom course is three days long, eight hours per day. Additional evening work may be required.

Renewal Units
CTS: 24  CTS-D:  24 CTS-I: 24  Max: 24