Course Title: Create 3D digital models
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: COSC6062C
Course Title: Create 3D digital models
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media
Course Contact : Program Administraion
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Arthur Michalopoulos
arthur.michalopoulos@rmit.edu.au
9925 8080
Nominal Hours: 75
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create 3D digital models.
This course is co-delivered with COSC5384C Create 3D Digital Environments
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models |
Element: |
1 Clarify work requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1. With reference to production documentation, clarify requirements and purpose for 3D digital models |
Element: |
2 Create 3D digital models. |
Performance Criteria: |
5. Use software features to block out models to determine correct proportions in relation to reference materials |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course you will be able to successfully create 3D digital models
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of
-lectures
-workshops
-practical exercises
-discussions
-independent research
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Assignments and Due Dates | Elements |
| 1 | Intro/group discussion. What is 3D? A more inclusive approach utilising broader artistic traditions. Researching on the web. Previous Student examples Semester project discussion |
1.1,1.2,1.3, 1.4 | |
| 2 | 3D basics Eg. Representing 3D space. The Universe, Cartesian grid, the origin, primitive objects, Interface & incremental values, selection modes, project & file management | 1.4, 2.1.2.2,2.3 | |
| 3 | Maya basics/modelling tools | 1.1,1.2,1.3, 1.4, | |
| 4 | Maya basics/modelling tools. Eg. Making simple objects, layers, etc | 1.4, 2.1.2.2,2.3 | |
| 5 | Maya basics/modelling tools. Eg. Making simple objects, Nodes & Attributes, The edit polygons menu Submission of assessment task 1 |
Submission of assessment task 1 | 1.4, 2.1.2.2,2.3 |
| 6 | project work/review | 1.4, 2.1.2.2,2.3 | |
| 7 | Maya basics/modelling tools Eg. Polygon menu, The edit polygons menu , object display, Polygon menu, The edit polygons menu. |
1.4, 2.1.2.2,2.3 | |
| 8 | Maya basics/modelling tools Eg Append to Polygon tool, Mirror poly. objects, Object Rendering a Scene. Introduction to lighting Models & Lighting formative assessment |
2.9,3.2, 3.3 | |
| 9 | Mood and atmosphere in film. Examples through history/cinematography Lights in 3D - global, intensity, fall off, colour, shadows, 3 point lighting. Overall Technical review | 1.2,1.4, 2.6,2.7 | |
| 10 |
Begin character model submission of assessment task 2 |
submission of assessment task 2 | 1.2,1.4, 2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7 |
| 11 | character modelling techniques | 2.1,2.2,2.3 2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7, 3.3 |
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| 12 | project work/review |
2.1.2.2,2.32.4,2.5,2.6,2.7 |
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| 13 | Lighting, Shaders & rendering General Project work |
1.2,1.4, 2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7 | |
| 14 | Lighting, Shaders & rendering . Design/research for colour & textures | 1.2,1.4, 2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7, 2.9.3.3 |
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| 15 | Lighting, Shaders & rendering. Project work/review Project work/review |
2.1,2.2.2.3,2.4, 2.5,2.6,2.7, 3.1,3.2,3.3 |
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| 16 |
Presentation & Submission of Textures & Finish submission of assessment task 3 |
submission of assessment task 3 | 2.1,2.2.2.3,2.4, 2.5,2.6,2.7, 3.1,3.2,3.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Full utilization of 3D internet sites for a wide range of Maya tutorials
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing throughout the semester and will involve group and individual projects.
Assessment Tasks
You are to design and build (in 3D) a stage set for a theatrical production based on suggested themes from both the references indicated below.
Reference 1: Poem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc88gjuQCR8
Anne Sexton reading "The Fury of Overshoes"
Reference 2: Film still (image from Suspiria, Dario Argento, 1977)
Assessment tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either:
Ungraded (formative) or graded (Summative)
NB: Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for a final (graded) assessment task
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 verbal feedback on all assessment from either your teacher or peer (student) feedback
NB: Both Formative and Summative assessments are COMPULSORY
Formative Assessment tasks (Details in specific assignment briefs)
Formative Assessment tasks (Details in specific assignment briefs)
Assessment task 1: Design (formative assessment) Due: 11.3.13
Assessment task 2: Develop (formative assessment ) Due: 15.4.13
Summative Assessment (graded) (Details in specific assignment briefs)
Assessment task 3: Final build (summative assessment) Due: 27.5.13
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
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
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
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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