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AIA Courses from CTDG

Course Number: CTDGED101
HSW Accredited

Technology Systems and Acoustics in Education

Learning Objectives:

  • At the end of this course, participants will be able to communicate effectively regarding technological capabilities currently available to educators to enhance pedagogy, student engagement, and participation.
  • At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand the variety of unique technology systems used in educational facilities, and their respective relevance to education, security, communication, and effective learning.
  • At the end of this course, participants will be able to identify basic architectural and infrastructure requirements needed to support modern technology systems in educational facilities, including emerging technologies.
  • At the end of this course, participants will be able to discuss acoustical design criteria relevant to maximizing instructional content retention, LEED implications, and common challenges resulting from mechanical systems, building envelope, and surrounding environment.

Course Number: CTDGHC101
HSW Accredited

Low Voltage Systems in Healthcare

Learning Objectives:

  • At the end of this course, participants will be able to provide preliminary core architectural space allocations required to meet the complex needs of modern telecommunications and low voltage building systems in healthcare facilities.
  • At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand the variety of unique low voltage systems used in healthcare facilities, and their respective relevance to facility security, operations, and personnel.
  • At the end of this course, participants will be able to communicate basic concepts for acoustical product and finish material selection to achieve various acoustical performance criteria in healthcare facilities.
  • At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand the implication of HIPAA legal requirements for privacy on acoustical design considerations in healthcare facilities.

Course Number: CTDGAV101

An AV Perspective of Sightlines and Viewing Angles

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will be able to list ergonomic principles to create an optimal environment for the user.
  • Attendees will be able to define proper human dimensions.
  • Attendees will be able to identify room layouts.
  • Attendees will be able to identify sightlines for a variety of room layouts.

Course Number: CTDGEA101

Elements of Acoustics

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will be able to define acoustics and describe basic acoustical terms.
  • Attendees will be able to identify sources of noise.
  • Attendees will be able to recognize background noise levels for certain venues.
  • Attendees will be able to explain wavelength in relation to sound energy.

Course Number: CTDGDP101

Audiovisual Design Professionals Partnering with Architects for More Successful Projects

Learning Objectives:

  • To be aware of best practices in the design and integration of audiovisual technology into building spaces.
  • To understand the role of AV Design Professionals in the building.

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