Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTORY MODELLING AND RENDERING
GAME30268
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 3
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Cameron Swain-Laing
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
3ds Max 2012 Bible, Kelly l Murdock, John Wiley & Sons, August 2011, ISBN-13: 978-1118022207
3ds Max Modelling for Games, Andrew Gahan, Focal Press, Sept 2008, ISBN-13: 978-0240810614
3ds Max Modelling for Games, Andrew Gahan, Focal Press, Sept 2008, ISBN-13: 978-0240810614
Module Learning Strategies
3 hour lecture/tutorial per week delivered as 8 weeks intensive Lecture/Tutorial followed 4 weeks of surgery sessions each semester.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework weighted at 50%.
Consisting of a
A portfolio of assets will involve the creation of 3D assets based on a theme demonstrating the fundamental techniques of the modelling and asset production
Assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Coursework weighted at 50%. (Final)
Consisting of: A practical and an associated written report
PRACTICAL assignment which will include modelled assets in 3D. Assessing learning outcomes 4 and 5.
A written report of 1500 words will communicate and Reflect on techniques implemented and suitability for a game platform. The Games asset production pipeline and further project improvements should be considered.
Assessing learning outcome 6.
Consisting of a
A portfolio of assets will involve the creation of 3D assets based on a theme demonstrating the fundamental techniques of the modelling and asset production
Assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Coursework weighted at 50%. (Final)
Consisting of: A practical and an associated written report
PRACTICAL assignment which will include modelled assets in 3D. Assessing learning outcomes 4 and 5.
A written report of 1500 words will communicate and Reflect on techniques implemented and suitability for a game platform. The Games asset production pipeline and further project improvements should be considered.
Assessing learning outcome 6.
Module Resources
3DS Max software
Module Indicative Content
Students will be introduced to the 3d Modelling environment using 3DSMax. They will be introduced to
' Primitives and Parametric Modifiers.
' Splines and shapes.
' Compound objects
' Mesh and Poly modelling
' Introduction to Materials
' Lighting and Cameras
' Rendering and Output formats
' Coordinate systems
' Further Compound objects
' Further material creation
' Introduction to UVW Unwrap
' Introduction to Advanced Lighting
' Primitives and Parametric Modifiers.
' Splines and shapes.
' Compound objects
' Mesh and Poly modelling
' Introduction to Materials
' Lighting and Cameras
' Rendering and Output formats
' Coordinate systems
' Further Compound objects
' Further material creation
' Introduction to UVW Unwrap
' Introduction to Advanced Lighting
Module Learning Outcomes
1) APPLY APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES TO CREATE AND MODIFY SIMPLE REALISTIC 3D OBJECTS USING A VARIETY OF MODELLING TECHNIQUES.
Application
2) CREATE AND MODIFY 3D MODELS BY LEARNING, EVALUATING AND INTERPRETING A VARIETY OF INDUSTRY PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES.
Enquiry
Learning
3) DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF TEXTURES, MATERIALS, LIGHTING AND CAMERAS IN A 3D ENVIRONMENT.
Knowledge & Understanding
4) UNDERSTAND THE USE OF TECHNIQUES TO CREATE AND MODIFY SIMPLE OBJECTS USING A VARIETY OF FURTHER MODELLING TECHNIQUES IN LIGHTING AND RENDERING.
Knowledge & Understanding
5) IMPLEMENT COMPOSITE OUTPUTS FROM MAX USING POST PRODUCTION IN A SUITABLE FORMAT. Problem Solving
6) COMMUNICATE METHODOLOGIES USED AND REFLECT ON THE WORKFLOW AND PRODUCTION PIPELINE. Communication
Reflection
Application
2) CREATE AND MODIFY 3D MODELS BY LEARNING, EVALUATING AND INTERPRETING A VARIETY OF INDUSTRY PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES.
Enquiry
Learning
3) DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF TEXTURES, MATERIALS, LIGHTING AND CAMERAS IN A 3D ENVIRONMENT.
Knowledge & Understanding
4) UNDERSTAND THE USE OF TECHNIQUES TO CREATE AND MODIFY SIMPLE OBJECTS USING A VARIETY OF FURTHER MODELLING TECHNIQUES IN LIGHTING AND RENDERING.
Knowledge & Understanding
5) IMPLEMENT COMPOSITE OUTPUTS FROM MAX USING POST PRODUCTION IN A SUITABLE FORMAT. Problem Solving
6) COMMUNICATE METHODOLOGIES USED AND REFLECT ON THE WORKFLOW AND PRODUCTION PIPELINE. Communication
Reflection
Web Descriptor
This introductory module introduces students to the 3D modelling pipeline for computer games using industry standard software such as 3DS Max and Photoshop. Assignments are split into two separate semesters which are designed to build up the necessary skills required to create assets independently without the need for tutorials.