Module Descriptors
DIGITAL STYLING PROJECT
MECH60239
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: David Cheshire
Email: D.G.Cheshire@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The full contact time will take place in a laboratory where demonstrations, practical exercises and formal assignments will be undertaken.
(1:20)
(1:20)
Module Texts
Digital Lighting and Rendering (2nd edition), Jeremy Birn, 2006, New Riders, ISBN: 0-321-31631-2
Non-Photo Realistic Rendering, Gooch and Gooch, 2001, A K Peters Ltd, ISBN: 1-56881-133-0
Learning Studio Tools: Level 2 Design, David Atkinson, 2002, Alias Learning Tools, ISBN: 1-894893-26-3
Studio Tools Techniques: Art to Part, Lee Irvine, 2003, Learning Tools, ISBN: 1-894893-62-X
Technical manuals for equipment used
Non-Photo Realistic Rendering, Gooch and Gooch, 2001, A K Peters Ltd, ISBN: 1-56881-133-0
Learning Studio Tools: Level 2 Design, David Atkinson, 2002, Alias Learning Tools, ISBN: 1-894893-26-3
Studio Tools Techniques: Art to Part, Lee Irvine, 2003, Learning Tools, ISBN: 1-894893-62-X
Technical manuals for equipment used
Module Resources
Solid modelling systems such as ProEngineer Wildfire
Surface modelling systems such as Maya/Alias Automotive Design Studio
Rendering and retouching systems such as Maya/Alias Design Studio, Photoshop
Surface modelling systems such as Maya/Alias Automotive Design Studio
Rendering and retouching systems such as Maya/Alias Design Studio, Photoshop
Module Special Admissions Requirements
The student should have proved competence in CAD design techniques.
Module Indicative Content
This module allows students to demonstrate the skills they have learnt during the course for producing prototyp designs using digital techniques. The student will enhance their knowledge of CAD modelling and rendering by undertaking a project based around the styling of a vehicle interior. The project will involve producing CAD models of complex forms, design iterations to solve ergonomic problems using digital manakins, development of branding or styling to achieve an agreed aim. Preparation of high quailty still and moving graphics which include a wide range of materials and finishes.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in-course assessment (assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3).
An individually negotiated major design assignment based around vehicle interiors will be set that allows the student to demonstrate that they have a good comman of verious CAD techniques that they have learnt throughout the course. The summative element of this assessment will be made via development of marketing materials (still images, posters, display boards or animations showing product structure and appearance) in which particular attention will be given to quality of graphics (variety of lighting, materials and finishes). In addition a 1500 word report will be required covering the design process and the integration of ergonomic principles by the use of digital manakins.
An individually negotiated major design assignment based around vehicle interiors will be set that allows the student to demonstrate that they have a good comman of verious CAD techniques that they have learnt throughout the course. The summative element of this assessment will be made via development of marketing materials (still images, posters, display boards or animations showing product structure and appearance) in which particular attention will be given to quality of graphics (variety of lighting, materials and finishes). In addition a 1500 word report will be required covering the design process and the integration of ergonomic principles by the use of digital manakins.