The lab session will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module, and will be facilitated with booklets, course texts and the internet. In the main the module is divided into two distinct sections, namely conventional 3D modelling and computer generated 3D modelling. For the conventional approach the lab session will teach theory and give the student opportunity to apply this within the session. For the computer generated approach students will follow handouts and tutorials in order to create several 3D Objects.
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This module will address:
Principles of 3D Modelling
Object modelling
Character Modelling
Virtual Environments
Surfaces and textures
Camera angles
Lighting Sources

100% assignment assessing all learning outcomes.
The assignment is group based and has two elements, a report and practical implementation. The report will document research into 3D Modelling theory, and will discuss practical approaches taken by the student in creating two small practical artefacts. It should be in word limits of 3000 to 4000 words. The second part of the assignment the practical implementation element will be used to create two models, a 3D computer generated model (possibly of a plane or building) and a physical 3D model following a claymation approach which includes animation (possibly a character).

Course notes and supplementary reading will be given. Background reading:
3DS Max 8: New Features and Production Flow, (2006), Autodesk: Media and Entertainment Courseware, Publisher: Elsevier, ISBN: 10:0-240-80792-8
Fundamentals and Beyond Courseware, (2005), Discreet, Publisher: Elsevier, ISBN:0-240-80739-1
3DS Max 8: Essentials, (2006), Autodesk: Media and Entertainment Courseware, Publisher: Elsevier, ISBN: 0-240-80790-1

Disqualified Combination - CE00079-1 Introduction to 3D Applications

PC with current 3D software
Modelling material and digital cameras