Module Descriptors
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE VISUALISATION
PROD50015
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Richard Gilmartin
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Digital File Consisting of Research Development Sketches weighted at 75%
- Animation of Final Concept weighted at 25%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The module will develop your existing knowledge of the role of computer modelling in the transport and automotive field. You will understand and appreciate the advanced tools and visualisation techniques to support the design process.
You will be introduced to advanced tools and techniques of Autodesk Alias.
You will produce a high quality CAD model, high definition renders and animation.
You will be introduced to advanced tools and techniques of Autodesk Alias.
You will produce a high quality CAD model, high definition renders and animation.
RESOURCES
Access to Product & Transport Design studio (K21)
Seminar room (K21A)
Resource room (K27)
CAD Suite (K25A)
Presentation room (K25C)
Clay Modeling Workshops (K25B)(K25D)
CAD Workshops
Access to relevant software including Autodesk Alias and additional rendering packages, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office,.
Thompson Library, including access to Lynda.com for online learning tutorials and Mintel (library portal)
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Seminar room (K21A)
Resource room (K27)
CAD Suite (K25A)
Presentation room (K25C)
Clay Modeling Workshops (K25B)(K25D)
CAD Workshops
Access to relevant software including Autodesk Alias and additional rendering packages, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office,.
Thompson Library, including access to Lynda.com for online learning tutorials and Mintel (library portal)
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
TEXTS
Learning Autodesk Alias Design 2016, 2016, ISBN: 9788-1-942689-11-9
Lynda Tutorials “Alias Essential Training”
Autodesk University: http://au.autodesk.com
Car Body Design online tutorials: http://www.carbodydesign.com/tutorials/3d/alias-studio-tutorials/
Lynda Tutorials “Alias Essential Training”
Autodesk University: http://au.autodesk.com
Car Body Design online tutorials: http://www.carbodydesign.com/tutorials/3d/alias-studio-tutorials/
Module Learning Strategies
This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including lectures, blended learning, practical sessions, student centred learning activities, directed but independent student learning and small group tutorials.
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Appropriately dDesign and model a new concept vehicle that responds to the brief given. You are encouraged to eExplore and apply different software packages to resolve design and visualisation problems.
Application¿
Problem solving
2. Select the relevant digital technique to suit individual tasks as part of the design process.
Learning
3. Present to the group your findings learnings and the skills you have developed in the module, and deploy key techniques effectively, demonstrating employable qualities and transferable skills.
Communication
Reflection
MODULE ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Animation length typically 30-60 seconds.