Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTING FOR 3D APPLICATIONS 1B
GAME40234
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Edwards
Email: D.J.Edwards@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
3d Modelling Software
Module Texts
Referring to Texts
¿ 3ds MAXScript essentials, Autodesk, Focal Press, 2nd Edition, Feb 2007, ISBN-10: 0240809327 ISBN-13: 978-0240809328
¿ 3ds MAXScript essentials, Autodesk, Focal Press, 2nd Edition, Feb 2007, ISBN-10: 0240809327 ISBN-13: 978-0240809328
Module Indicative Content
This module follows on from the Introduction to Scripting for 3d Applications 1A module and further introduces complex scripting practices. Key Topics include:
- Further Scripting terminology and syntax
- Classes
- Calling external scripts
- further mathematical principles for scripting
- introduction to developing a plug-in for 3ds Max
- Further Scripting terminology and syntax
- Classes
- Calling external scripts
- further mathematical principles for scripting
- introduction to developing a plug-in for 3ds Max
Module Additional Assessment Details
A COURSEWORK weighted at 100%.
Coursework weighted at 100%.
Consisting of: A practical weighted at 70%. A Presentation weighted at 30%.
PRACTICAL assignment will involve the creation of a single multi-functional script designed to improve the efficiency of 3d artist workflow
An IND 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.
Assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Coursework weighted at 100%.
Consisting of: A practical weighted at 70%. A Presentation weighted at 30%.
PRACTICAL assignment will involve the creation of a single multi-functional script designed to improve the efficiency of 3d artist workflow
An IND 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.
Assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Module Learning Strategies
3 hours per week. Lecture/labs
(1:20)3
(1:20)3
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None required