Module Descriptors
DIGITAL DESIGN PROJECT
PROD40072
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 4
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 Texts
Dariush Derakhshani (2009) ,Introducing Maya 2009 ISBN 0470372370
Autodesk Maya Press (2008) Learning Autodesk Maya 2009 Foundation SYBEX ISBN: 1897177518
Matt Lombard (2009) SolidWorks 2009 Bible Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 9780470258255
The Art of Maya: An Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics (2007) John Wiley & Sons Inc ISBN: 9781897177471
Learning Design with Alias Studio Tools (2006) John Wiley & Sons ISBN-10: 1897177143
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University, keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.
Autodesk Maya Press (2008) Learning Autodesk Maya 2009 Foundation SYBEX ISBN: 1897177518
Matt Lombard (2009) SolidWorks 2009 Bible Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 9780470258255
The Art of Maya: An Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics (2007) John Wiley & Sons Inc ISBN: 9781897177471
Learning Design with Alias Studio Tools (2006) John Wiley & Sons ISBN-10: 1897177143
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University, keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.
Module Learning Strategies
Taking part in software training sessions.
Participating in design development sessions, lectures and seminars.
Working independently, in the studio and workshops.
Taking part in individual and group tutorials.
Taking part in critiques and making a presentation of your work to other students and staff.
Experimenting with the representation of form through both manual and computer skills.
Participating in design development sessions, lectures and seminars.
Working independently, in the studio and workshops.
Taking part in individual and group tutorials.
Taking part in critiques and making a presentation of your work to other students and staff.
Experimenting with the representation of form through both manual and computer skills.
Module Resources
Access to studio space and lecture/seminar room with blackout and digital presentation hardware.
Studio and computer workshop facilities and appropriate software.
Library facilities.
Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module.
Studio and computer workshop facilities and appropriate software.
Library facilities.
Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module.
Module Indicative Content
This module will introduce you to using computer software to support traditional design, modeling, illustration and visualization techniques .
You will gain an understanding of the role of 3Dcomputer modelling in the design process.
You will learn the fundamental techniques of a number of modelling programs, and explore one in some depth.
You will make a professional presentation of your project to staff and peers.
You will produce a structured report detailing the development process of your design and final visualisation.
You will gain an understanding of the role of 3Dcomputer modelling in the design process.
You will learn the fundamental techniques of a number of modelling programs, and explore one in some depth.
You will make a professional presentation of your project to staff and peers.
You will produce a structured report detailing the development process of your design and final visualisation.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework comprising:
- An individual folder of design development work (Learning outcomes 2,3)
- Origination of an illustrated evaluative report (Learning outcome 1,4)
- An individual folder of design development work (Learning outcomes 2,3)
- Origination of an illustrated evaluative report (Learning outcome 1,4)