Consisting of: A practical weighted at 70%. A presentation weighted at 30%.

Practical assignment will involve the creation of multi-functional scripts designed to improve the efficiency of 3d artist workflow. The scripts designed to fulfil criteria as set out in the assignment brief.

Assessing learning outcomes 1and 2

An individual presentation - the presentation will justify the reasoning behind the script developed and show understanding of its place in the production pipeline. The presentation will show critical understanding of the methodologies behind the construction of the script, including structure, function and syntax. It will communicate and reflect on techniques implemented and discuss the development of the scripts. Evaluation of the scripts and areas for development will be considered

Assessing learning outcome 3.

This module will introduce the scripting practices needed to develop a functional tool within a 3D Application. Key Topics include:
- Basic Scripting terminology
- Controlling 3D elements with script
- Functions
- UI development
- Classes & Object Oriented Programming features
- Calling and working with external scripts
- Basic & Further mathematical principles for scripting

3 hour lecture/tutorial per week delivered as 8 weeks intensive Lecture/Tutorial followed 4 weeks of surgery sessions each semester.

The module will be delivered using a combination of lectures, demonstrations and supervised tutorials. The majority of the work will be of a practical nature and students are expected to use their independent study time to consolidate this work.

3D Modelling Software
Digital Academy Forum

None.

Referring to Texts
3DS MAXScript Essentials, Autodesk, Focal Press, 2nd Edition, Feb 2007, ISBN-10: 0240809327 ISBN-13: 978-0240809328