

The research project for his master's degree was "AutoCAD® E-Learning Objects for the Adult Learner." Additionally, he has a BS in industrial technology and applied sciences with a minor in CAD.Sweet Home 3D is a free interior design application that helps you place your furniture on a house 2D plan, with a 3D preview. His education includes an MS in training and organizational development from Northern Michigan University. John's four main areas of specialization include CAD management and education, information technology, training and performance improvement, and industrial technology. His professional experience covers the span of 30 years, including 13 years of expertise in managing all aspects of the CAD function for large organizations with multiple engineering disciplines, and remote offices such as AECOM and STS Consultants. He has 16 years of CAD teaching experience at universities and colleges.

John is a professor at Kankakee Community College. This class will explore the methods of creating new materials that can be added into your scene. Using visual styles, you can immediately see the effects of the materials or you can render the scene to see the full effects. Once the material has been applied, you will learn how to adjust how the material is mapped to the object. AutoCAD 2013 software provides a library of materials that can be attached to objects. AC2067 A material is simply an image stretched over an object to make it appear as if the object is made out of various materials such as wood, marble, brick, metal, plastic, or glass.
