Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTORY CGI
XXET40155
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader:
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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 Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered using a combination of lectures, demonstrations and supervised tutorials in 3 hour periods. The majority of the work will be of a practical nature and students are expected to use their independent study time to consolidate this work.
1:30(3)
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework demonstrating Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Coursework will be a practical piece and an associated reflective report (approximately 1500 words) on the produced piece of work.
Module Indicative Content
This module is designed to give students a fundamental understanding of the principles and practice of CGI creation include:-

- 3D Modelling from photographic reference including
- UV Unwrapping of models
- Production of textures from photographic reference
Module Resources
Resources Software / Hardware
Data projector
Maya and 3DS Max
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
Maya: professional tips and techniques, Lee Lanier, Indianapolis : Wiley, 2007, 0470107405.
Creating striking graphics with Maya and Photoshop, Daniel Gray, San Francisco, Calif. ; London : SYBEX, 2004, 0782142745.
Advanced Maya texturing and lighting, Lee Lanier, Indianapolis : Wiley, 2006, 047179404X.