Educating students in the art of presentation, and preparing students for the demands of the professional work place is growing in scope and complexity.  We start with hand drawing and work at developing talents in color rendering and technical drawing.  We use these skills in design develoment and concept exploration.  But the world of presentation is growing increasingly more digital!  Pictured above is Junior level student Therese Smith’s rendering of the second floor of a school design with a view to the first floor using the program Revit.  Her presentation was received with highest praise and she went on to present her work at a state-wide education conference.  This past semester, Villa starting receiving requests from graduates for courses in Revit training.  The above rendering was completed by a graduate, keen on learning these new skills, who attended class with Villa students.  Our students have the benefit of learning multiple software programs while studying in their discipline.  Graduates and professionals must rely on self teaching techniques or seek out workshops and training programs.  Villa Maria College, by popular demand, has created a four day training session in Revit Architecutre to help designers and architects learn the skills they need for today’s marketplace.  The course starts on Saturday, September 8, 2012.  Enrollment is open but space is limited.  For additional information and registration contact Connie Broniszewski at 716-961-1815 or at cbroniszewski@villa.edu .  Instruction is with a Villa Faculty professional and students will have access to the Villa computer labs.  This is a great opportunity that is open and available to everyone!