3dsmax
Adobe Photoshop
Z Brush
Unreal 3

Prior study of CE00129-4 Introduction to 3D Modelling for Games 1A and CE01031-4 Games Engine and Physics 1A or equivalent or be enrolled on MSc Games programmes.

Students will export and render characters to an industry standard in a modern game engine, covering the following:-

- Industry Character pipeline
- Game Engine lighting
- Game Engine Materials
- Exporting Advanced 3D Models
- Game Engine Cameras and Staging

100% Coursework comprised of:-
A Practical piece demonstrating a 3D modelling of coursework weighted at 70%, assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2, and 4.

A video diary reflecting upon the practical work and showing analysis of the development, flaws and potential improvements in their chosen work flow and resulting practical piece. 30% accessing Learning Outcome 3.

2 hours per week. The module puts the emphasis on students to develop their own methods for meeting industry derived modelling problems, with staff supervising tutorial sessions, to advise on best practice. A VLE will be used to create a community where students present their development work and give formative feedback and advice to one another regularly.
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Mastering Unreal 3 Technology: A Beginner's Guide to Level Design in Unreal Engine 3, Jason Busby, Zak Parrish, 2008, Sams, ISBN-13: 978-0672329913

Digital Lighting and Rendering, Jeremy Birn, 2006, New Rider 2, ISBN-13:978-0321316318