Course Title: Create 3D digital environments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: COSC5384C
Course Title: Create 3D digital environments
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Mr Arthur Michalopoulos
Phone: 9925 4111
Email: arthur.michalopoulos@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
none
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to generate 3D environments using current 3D software that shows an integration of appropriate elements within an aesthetically unified design.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFANM502A Create 3D digital environments |
Element: |
1 Clarify work requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 With reference to production documentation, determine requirements and purpose for 3D digital environments. |
Element: |
2 Create 3D digital environments |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use software features to build a pre-visualisation of environments in relation to reference materials and submit to relevant personnel for approval
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Element: |
3 Finalise projects. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Render and output environments in required format and submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to develop a concept from an idea into a 3D environment
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
In-class activities:
• teacher guided instruction
• peer teaching and class presentations
• online research
• group discussion
• workshopping of students’ own projects
• screenings
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Out-of-class activities:
• project work
• independent research
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content |
Assessment due date |
| 1 | Intro/group discussion. What is 3D? A more inclusive approach utilising broader artistic traditions. Researching on the web. Previous Student examples. Semester project introduction | |
| 2 |
Group discussions for stage designs. Introduction to Assessment task 1: Design for ‘Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’ (un-graded) |
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| 3 | Maya basics/modelling tools such as extrude, merge and combine |
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| 4 | Maya basics/modelling tools. Eg. Making simple objects, layers, etc | |
| 5 | Maya basics/modelling tools. Eg. Making simple objects, Nodes & Attributes, The edit polygons menu. Class presentation & discussion of design material (assessment task 1) |
Assessment task 1: Design for ‘Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’ (ungraded) |
| 6 |
Introduction to Assessment task 2: Production milestone for ‘Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’ (un-graded) |
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| 7 | Maya basics/modelling tools Eg Append to Polygon tool, Mirror poly. objects, Object Rendering a Scene. Introduction to lighting | |
| 8 | Mood and atmosphere in film. Examples through history/cinematography Lights in 3D - global, intensity, fall off, colour, shadows, 3 point lighting. Overall Technical review |
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| 9 | Additional Maya techniques (NURBS, subdivisions etc) that can be utilized for model creation | |
| 10 | Production milestone: Presentation, submission and class discussion represented by initial renders showing lighting, modelling and some use of material shaders |
Assessment task 2: Production milestone for ‘Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’ (ungraded) |
| 11 | Lighting, Shaders & rendering
General Project work (week 1) Introduction to Assessment task 3: Final build for ‘Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’(graded) |
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| 12 | Lighting, Shaders & rendering General Project work (week2) |
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| 13 | Lighting, Shaders & rendering Design/research for colour & textures |
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| 14 | Lighting, Shaders & rendering |
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| 15 | Presentation, submission and class discussion of the completed ’Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’ represented by renders and QT movie file (week 1) | Assessment task 3: Final build for ‘Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’(graded) |
| 16 | Presentation, submission and class discussion of the completed ’Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’ represented by renders and QT movie file (week 2) |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
List of prescribed texts will be on the course blackboard site. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
None.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.
Assessment Tasks
The project will involve designing and building in 3D a stage set environment for a ‘horror ‘ theatrical production. This project will be known as ’Animation Project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’ - a joint project with Animation 1 (Design Animation & Digital Visual Effects’ CUFANM503A COSC 5381C)
A key Reference for this project will be the film ‘The Shining’, directed by Stanley Kubrik . This will be shown within the film screening program in the Design Studio 1 class
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for Assessment Task 3 (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).
Assessment tasks
Assessment task 1: Design for ‘Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’ (ungraded) Due: Week 5
(Refer to assessment brief for specific details)
Assessment task 2: Production milestone for ‘Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’ (ungraded) Due: Week 10
(Refer to assessment brief for specific details)
Assessment task 3: Final build for ‘Animation project semester 1 - Haunted Hotel’ (graded) Due: Week15
(Refer to assessment brief for specific details)
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (un- graded)
CA Competency achieved
NYC Not yet competent
DNS Did not submit for assessment
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not yet competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:www.rmit.edu.au/students
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning(web link)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained.
Assessment and Feedback (web link)
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress(web link)
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for Late Submission(web link)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you will need to apply for special consideration.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity.
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