Module Descriptors
CONCEPT VEHICLE DESIGN
MECH70336
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
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 Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
Surface modelling software such as Alias AutoStudio.
Module Learning Strategies
1 hour per week will comprise a formal lecture.
2 hours per week will take place in Faculty laboratories where demonstrations, practical exercises and formal labworks will be undertaken.
Regular formative practical assessments will be set on CAD operation to focus the students learning. (1:20)2 (1:n)1
2 hours per week will take place in Faculty laboratories where demonstrations, practical exercises and formal labworks will be undertaken.
Regular formative practical assessments will be set on CAD operation to focus the students learning. (1:20)2 (1:n)1
Module Indicative Content
The following subjects are related to the design and presentation of concept vehicles and all presentations and exercises will be clearly related to vehicle design:
Curve Modelling - Creating & modifying blend and sweep curves for defining freeform surfaces.
Surface Modelling - Surface creation (procedural, direct, hybrid, dynamic). Surface Editing. Surface Trimming. Blending (filleting, freeform blending, peak radius control, corner blending)
Surface evaluation (surface normals, radius of curvature, zebra plots etc).
Rendering - Defining shaders. Surface mapping techniques (texture, bump, normal, procedural, HDRI). Ray tracing effects (Glass, Soft shadows, Motion blur, Light beams, Light glows, Fog etc). Discussion of performance issues and hardware techniques for speed improvement.
Mathematics of Curves and Surfaces - Derivation of NURB curves and surfaces. Curve and surface continuity issues. Calculation of surface normals and surface radius of curvature. Discussion of tessellation techniques for rendering, prototyping.
Haptic Modelling - Principles of haptic (touch sensitive) CAD modelling. Application to concept design. Discussion of tessellation techniques for haptic modelling and prototyping.
Curve Modelling - Creating & modifying blend and sweep curves for defining freeform surfaces.
Surface Modelling - Surface creation (procedural, direct, hybrid, dynamic). Surface Editing. Surface Trimming. Blending (filleting, freeform blending, peak radius control, corner blending)
Surface evaluation (surface normals, radius of curvature, zebra plots etc).
Rendering - Defining shaders. Surface mapping techniques (texture, bump, normal, procedural, HDRI). Ray tracing effects (Glass, Soft shadows, Motion blur, Light beams, Light glows, Fog etc). Discussion of performance issues and hardware techniques for speed improvement.
Mathematics of Curves and Surfaces - Derivation of NURB curves and surfaces. Curve and surface continuity issues. Calculation of surface normals and surface radius of curvature. Discussion of tessellation techniques for rendering, prototyping.
Haptic Modelling - Principles of haptic (touch sensitive) CAD modelling. Application to concept design. Discussion of tessellation techniques for haptic modelling and prototyping.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment assessing learning outcomes 1-4. An individually negotiated major design assignment based around vehicle exteriors will be set that allows the student to demonstrate that they have a good command of various CAD techniques that they have learnt throughout the course. This may be based on a new design concept or on the redesign of some aspect of an existing vehicle. 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). The student will be asked to make a verbal presentation to `customers' supported by these digital images. In addition a 1500 word report will be required covering the design process undertaken.
Module Texts
'Alias StudioTools - 12 Beginner's Guide' 2002 ISBN: 1-894893-96-4
'Learning Alias StudioTools 12 Level 1' 2002 ISBN: 1-894893-91-3
'Learning StudioTools : Level 2 Design' David Atkinson Publisher Alias Learning Tools 2002. ISBN: 1-894893-26-3
'StudioTools Techniques : Art to Part' Lee Irvine Publisher Alias Learning Tools 2003. ISBN: 1-894893-62-X
Technical manuals for equipment used.
'Learning Alias StudioTools 12 Level 1' 2002 ISBN: 1-894893-91-3
'Learning StudioTools : Level 2 Design' David Atkinson Publisher Alias Learning Tools 2002. ISBN: 1-894893-26-3
'StudioTools Techniques : Art to Part' Lee Irvine Publisher Alias Learning Tools 2003. ISBN: 1-894893-62-X
Technical manuals for equipment used.