Canvas Based Quizzes on the characteristics of assets, human and animal forms and how they are modelled in 3D software 25% LO1
Portfolio of assets required to meet the given brief and will include 3D modelled assets and characters 75% LO 2,3,4

1 Hour Lecture per week
2 Hour Workshop per week

1. Discuss the characteristics of assets, human and animal forms and how they are modelled in 3D software. Enquiry
2. Use industry-standard tools and techniques to model assets and characters for use in creative media productions, in response to a given brief. Problem Solving
3. Apply lighting, materials, textures and shaders to 3D models in preparation for rendering, in response to a given brief. Application
4. Present 3D modelled assets and characters, output in a format suitable to a final media production, based on a given brief. Communication

Highend3d.com (General Reference/Tutorials)
hippydrome.com (General Reference)
3dtotal.com (Tutorials)

JONES, P. (2016) The Anatomy of Style: Figure Drawing Methods. London: Korero Press.
LEGASPI, C. (2015) Anatomy for 3D Artists: The Essential Guide for CG Professionals. London: 3dTotal Publishing.
OSIPA, J. (2010) Stop Staring: Facial Modelling and Animation Done Right. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Publishing, Inc. PAQUETTE, A. (2009) Computer Graphics for Artists II: Environments and Characters. Berlin: Springer.
RATNER, P. (2009) 3-D Human Modelling and Animation. 3rd ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
VAUGHAN, W. (2011) Digital Modelling. Berkeley, CA: New Riders.

The role of 3D modelling within the creative industries has grown tremendously, to the point where computer-generated characters and objects are now used in a broad section of the industry. Whether as a photorealistic object in an advertising poster, or a fully animated character in a feature film, a videogame or virtual reality application, the need for accurate 3D models continues to expand. This module explores this need for complex 3D models.

To be successful and effective in the production of 3D models requires a range of knowledge and skills. Beyond the basic ability to use industry-standard tools and software, there is a need to understand the physical properties of real-world objects and the more complex characteristics of human or animal anatomy.

Through this module students will develop a more detailed understanding of the way in which 3D models are developed and deployed. Building upon skills developed in related modules, they will learn to construct complex models, assets, and characters, applying materials and textures that will be required in later stages of the production pipeline.