CADCAM Theory and Practice, I Zeid (1991), ISBN: 0-07-072857-7
Learning Design with Alias Studio Tools: A Hands-on Guide to Modelling and Visualisation in 3D, Alias Learning Tools, (2006), ISBN: 1-89717714-3
Technical manuals for software used

CE00681-1 Design Technologies - Surface (or equivalent)

100% in course assessment (assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3). A major design assignment will be set that gives the opportunity for students to demonstrate their abilities in all areas of module content. The student will be expected to use a wide variety of CAD tools. The summative element of this assessment will be made via a 1500 word report covering the design process undertaken and a description of how and why various CAD tools were applied. This report will utilise high quality graphics to convey ideas where possible which may be offset against word count.

Surface Modelling - Advanced surface creation techniques. Surface deformation techniques. Techniques for delivering class 'A' surfaces.
Advanced Rendering - Defining advanced material properties including colour, texture, bump and displacement maps. Advanced lighting techniques including area lighting and HDRI images.
Animation - Basic camera animation through to full flythrough animation.

2 hours per week will take place in a laboratory where demonstrations, practical exercises and formal labworks will be undertaken to teach CAD skills. This will be supported by a series of 1 hour lectures covering the underlying principles of design methodology and the technology being taught.
Regular 1 hour maximum formative practical assessments will be set on CAD operation to focus the students learning. (1:n) (1:20)2

Solid modelling software such as ProEngineer Wildfire
Surface modelling software such as Alias Maya/Design Studio
Rendering and retouching systems such as Maya/Alias Design Studio, Photoshop