Autodesk Updates Academic Software Portfolio
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RAFAEL, California, May 2, 2007 - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced
today updates to its portfolio of academic software solutions, which promote
project-based learning and provide worldwide access to the same
cutting-edge, 3D design tools used by industry leading professionals. The
innovative design curriculum included in Autodesk's academic software has
been developed for educators by educators, and provides the necessary tools
to inspire and support tomorrow's generation of future engineers, architects
and designers.
Autodesk's academic suite includes Autodesk Design Institute, Autodesk
Design Academy, Autodesk DesignKids and Autodesk Animation Academy. These
solutions introduce concepts, theory, and exercises for students to develop
the design skills they will need for successful careers in design.
"Autodesk is committed to inspiring design innovation among students and
educators," said Paul Mailhot, senior director of worldwide education
programs at Autodesk. "Through project-based learning, students receive the
exposure and training they need to compete for the engineering, architecture
and design jobs of the future -- from the time they are in middle school all
the way through college graduation."
Autodesk Design Institute Helps Prepare College Students for Careers
in Design
Autodesk Design Institute gives post-secondary educators and students
access to a wide range of design tools that allow them to apply 3D modeling
and visualization skills to a variety of design disciplines. Students
studying architecture, interior design, mechanical engineering,
manufacturing, civil engineering, geographic information systems, industrial
design, and urban and rural planning, all benefit from exposure to
Autodesk's professional tools.
Autodesk Design Institute also provides schools with access to technical
support directly from Autodesk and comprises the latest technology,
including: AutoCAD 2008, AutoCAD Architecture 2008, Autodesk Inventor
Professional 2008, Revit Architecture 2008, Revit Structure 2008, AutoCAD
Civil 3D 2008, AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 and Autodesk VIZ 2008 software products.
The comprehensive curriculum for Revit Architecture, Inventor
Professional and Civil 3D included in Autodesk Design Institute allows
educators to integrate the newest Autodesk software titles into any existing
design curriculum. Educators also have access to e-learning tools and
product extensions made available through the Autodesk Design Institute
members-only website. Students and educators are also encouraged to
participate in Autodesk's online Student Engineering and Design Community to
access tutorials, join discussion boards, network with peers and download
free* versions of popular 3D software such as Inventor Professional, Revit
Architecture, Alias Studio and Civil 3D. The Student Engineering and Design
Community is available at
http://www.students.autodesk.com/.
Autodesk Design Academy Inspires High-School Students for Visionary
Careers in Design, Engineering and Architecture
The Autodesk Design Academy solution was developed specifically to
support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education
and is ideal for secondary schools looking to offer students a relevant and
engaging curriculum that maps to national standards.
Through Autodesk Design Academy, students apply STEM principles to
real-life engineering and architecture projects, which provide a real-world
context allowing students to develop skills that focus on teamwork,
presentation and design. Autodesk Design Academy offers project-based
approach to design basics, pre-architecture, pre-civil engineering,
pre-mechanical engineering, geometry and substantial design courses.
Autodesk Design Academy also includes the "Introduction to Engineering"
foundation course developed by Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a non-profit
organization dedicated to the advancement of pre-engineering instruction for
middle and high school students. The addition of this program expands the
pre-engineering content already available in Autodesk Design Academy, giving
educators access to rigorous and relevant curriculum. By September 2007,
PLTW will have been adopted by more than 2,200 schools throughout the United
States.
"Students and teachers benefit from rigorous and relevant instruction and
experience in their participation in Project Lead the Way. Using the latest
software technology in the industry as offered by Autodesk Design Academy,
enhances and reinforces their mutual learning," said Niel Tebbano, vice
president of PLTW. "Our partnership with Autodesk allows us to deliver
project- and problem-based instruction at a high level, and contribute to
our goals of increasing the quality, quantity and diversity of America's
future technical workforce."
Through Autodesk Design Academy, schools have licenses for the same
Autodesk software that professionals use around the world, including AutoCAD
2008, Revit Architecture 2008, AutoCAD Architecture 2008, AutoCAD MEP 2008,
Autodesk Inventor Professional 2008, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 and Autodesk VIZ
2008 software products.
Autodesk Design Kids Inspires Future Engineers at an Early Age
The Autodesk DesignKids software portfolio is a new, fun middle-school
technology solution that helps increase student motivation and academic
performance by bridging the gap between theory and practice. Through a
series of enjoyable and challenging experiential learning activities,
students can make the connection between underlying concepts that link
science, math and other subjects together in real-world applications while
learning Autodesk software. The Autodesk DesignKids curriculum reinforces
math, science and art learning objectives while introducing students to
engineering and architecture processes. The curriculum also maps to national
standards for technology, math, science and language arts, and the
project-based approach helps students develop teamwork, critical thinking
and presentation skills while building self-esteem and confidence.
Autodesk DesignKids allows students the opportunity to design a paper
airplane, skyscraper, house, skate park or jewelry. The DesignKids
curriculum requires no prior knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and is
a great way to engage 7th and 8th graders in further STEM-related education
and visionary careers. Autodesk DesignKids meets the software needs of a
classroom lab and includes: AutoCAD 2008 and Autodesk Inventor 2008
software.
Autodesk Animation Academy Teaches Students STEM Concepts through
Visually Compelling Animation
Autodesk Animation Academy combines art and academics in an engaging
learning environment that incorporates science, math, language arts and
technology.
The innovative, project-based curriculum encourages teamwork, planning
and critical thinking as students use visual communication tools and
techniques to explore specific topics and present what they learn. Through
Autodesk Animation Academy, students create visuals of planetary mechanics,
archaeological reconstruction of the Parthenon, the digestive system,
weather systems and tornadoes, and forensics and facial reconstruction, in
addition to a capstone independent study project.
Autodesk Animation Academy uses a standards-based, cross-disciplined
curriculum, developed specifically for secondary institutions by experienced
educators and technical experts. Autodesk 3ds Max software, the foundation
of the program, has a short learning curve and a vast toolset, allowing any
student the chance to quickly discover the basics of 3D visualization and
animation.
The Autodesk Animation Academy curriculum incorporates five complete
lessons, including a fundamental animation course. The Autodesk Animation
Academy also provides an extensive set of educator resources, including
syllabi, teaching guides, handouts, evaluation rubrics and online tutorials.
Supporting Education
Since its founding in 1982, Autodesk has supported academic achievement
and lifelong learning by helping educators and institutions teach students
the skills they need to prepare for careers in design. Autodesk is committed
to meeting the changing educational and training needs of instructors,
students, and industry and business professionals.
"Today's students are the innovators of tomorrow," said Mailhot. "We know
there is a need in the professional design and engineering community for
qualified candidates who understand digital prototyping and are familiar
with our programs. Students who learn these skills early on have a huge
advantage because they already have a fundamental grasp of, and sometimes
have even mastered the professional design programs that are used throughout
the industry."
Distribution and Availability
Autodesk Design Institute 2008, Autodesk Design Academy 2008 and Autodesk
DesignKids 2008 will be available to U.S., Canadian and Latin American
customers throughout May and June via Autodesk's network of authorized
academic value-added resellers.
Autodesk will demonstrate its complete suite of academic solutions, as
well as its popular online Student Engineering and Design Community, at this
year's National Educational Computing Conference, at booth 2616 in the
Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
About Autodesk Education
Autodesk supports worldwide academic achievement and lifelong learning by
providing 2D and 3D solutions for teaching and learning design in the fields
of manufacturing, industrial design, architecture, construction, civil
engineering, and media and entertainment. Autodesk is committed to helping
the next generation of engineers, architects and designers experience their
ideas before they are real by making state-of-the-art digital prototyping
solutions available inside and outside of the classroom through substantial
discounts, subscriptions, grant programs, training, curricula development
and community resources. For more information about Autodesk's education
programs and solutions, visit
http://www.autodesk.com/education.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment
markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has
developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping
solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real.
Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate
and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time
and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information
about Autodesk, visit
http://www.autodesk.com/.
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