Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO TEXTURING FOR GAMES
GAME40187
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jennifer Challenor
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Coursework - Portfolio of textured assets with reflective discsussion posted to a forum thread. weighted at 50%
- Coursework - Portfolio of textured assets with reflective discsussion posted to a forum thread. weighted at 50%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This module covers the skills required to produce texture assets for the games industry.
Students will explore:
- Traditional and digital techniques for generating textures from scratch
- Image manipulation and compositing to generate textures
- Creating the multiple texture maps used in modern games engines
- UV mapping techniques with considerations for subject
- The application of fundamental art skills to texture creation
- Basic shader setup
Students will explore:
- Traditional and digital techniques for generating textures from scratch
- Image manipulation and compositing to generate textures
- Creating the multiple texture maps used in modern games engines
- UV mapping techniques with considerations for subject
- The application of fundamental art skills to texture creation
- Basic shader setup
LEARNING STRATEGIES
72 hours of class time.
228 hours of self-guided study to complete summative assignment.
228 hours of self-guided study to complete summative assignment.
RESOURCES
Autodesk 3dstudio Max
Adobe Photoshop
Pixologic Zbrush
3D Coat
Unreal engine 4
Digital Academy forum
Wacom tablets
Adobe Photoshop
Pixologic Zbrush
3D Coat
Unreal engine 4
Digital Academy forum
Wacom tablets
TEXTS
3DTotal. (2009) Digital painting techniques, Focal. ISBN 0240521749
Ahearn, L. (2011) Create Professional Game Art Using Photoshop, Focal Press; 3rd edition ISBN: 978-0240820774.
Dayley, L & Dayley, B (2013), Photoshop CC Bible ISBN-13: 978-1118643693
Ahearn, L. (2011) Create Professional Game Art Using Photoshop, Focal Press; 3rd edition ISBN: 978-0240820774.
Dayley, L & Dayley, B (2013), Photoshop CC Bible ISBN-13: 978-1118643693
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF TEXTURE CREATION IN RELATION TO DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND BASED ON INFORMED DECISION MAKING.
[Knowledge & Understanding]
2. INVESTIGATE AND APPLY DIFFERENT TEXTURE CREATION TECHNIQUES.
[Application; Problem Solving]
3. IDENTIFY KEY VISUAL FEATURES AND INVESTIGATE SOLUTIONS FOR RECREATING THEM IN GAMES.
[Analysis; Application]
4. CRITICALLY REVIEW THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEXTURE SOLUTION EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF YOUR CHOSEN TECHNIQUES IN THE PIPELINE.
[Communication; Reflection]
[Knowledge & Understanding]
2. INVESTIGATE AND APPLY DIFFERENT TEXTURE CREATION TECHNIQUES.
[Application; Problem Solving]
3. IDENTIFY KEY VISUAL FEATURES AND INVESTIGATE SOLUTIONS FOR RECREATING THEM IN GAMES.
[Analysis; Application]
4. CRITICALLY REVIEW THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEXTURE SOLUTION EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF YOUR CHOSEN TECHNIQUES IN THE PIPELINE.
[Communication; Reflection]
Assessment Details
Portfolio of textured assets with reflective discussion posted to a forum thread. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4) 50% weighting
Portfolio of textured assets with reflective discussion posted to a forum thread. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4) 50% weighting
Portfolio of textured assets with reflective discussion posted to a forum thread. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4) 50% weighting
Web Descriptor
This module covers the skills required to produce hand painted texture assets for the games industry. You'll learn to generate textures from scratch, manipulate images, target UV mapping techniques to environments and characters and apply fundamental art skills to texture creation.