Students will learn the fundamental concepts of visualization technologies applied for engineering purposes, through lectures, readings, laboratory, discussions and projects. They will learn to use various software tools to illustrate a new structure, machine, and system on a paper or and a computer screen to communicate with other members involved in the design or construction processes. Topics will include the fundamental background in engineering graphics, such as 2D and 3D CAD system, multi-view projections, sectional views, design and construction drawings, perspective, structural drawing, topographic drawings, and welding representations. Five software tools, including Autodesk, SketchUp , Blender, Paint.NET and Microsoft Movie Maker will be covered in this course.