Course Title: Create 3D digital models
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
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 |
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/team allocation/initial ideas Design proposal brief part 1:environment (Assessment task 1 |
1.1,1.2,1.3, 1.4 | |
| 2 | Group discussions for stage designs. Allocation of tasks within team 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 Presentation & submission of Assessment task 1 |
1.1,1.2,1.3, 1.4, | |
| 4 | Maya basics/modelling tools. Eg. Making simple objects, layers, etc Design proposal brief (part 2: character) |
1.4, 2.1.2.2,2.3 | |
| 5 | Maya basics/modelling tools. Eg. Making simple objects, Nodes & Attributes, The edit polygons menu Models & Lighting formative assessment brief |
1.4, 2.1.2.2,2.3 | |
| 6 | (Monday 12 labour day holiday) No class for Group A & B Project work for Group C |
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 Presentation & submission of Design proposal (part 2: character) Models & Lighting formative assessment brief |
Assessment task 3: Design proposal (part 2: character) | 1.2,1.4, 2.6,2.7 |
| 10 | Begin character model Additional Maya techniques (NURBS, subdivisions etc) & relevant character modelling techniques & tips |
1.2,1.4, 2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7 | |
| 11 | character modelling techniques Presentation & submission of Models & Lighting Character model formative assessment brief |
2.1,2.2,2.3 2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7, 3.3 |
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| 12 | No class for Group C Project work for Groups A & B |
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 Presentation & submission of Character model |
Assessment task 5: Character model | 1.2,1.4, 2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7, 2.9.3.3 |
| 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 (Incorporating character and environment) |
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
Create a stage set environment and humanoid character using one the following as the title/theme for a proposed theatrical production:
- Titanic- first class!
- Twilight in Shanghai
- A Doll’s House
- Heartburn Motel
There are two components for this semester project:
• The stage set environment will be a collaborative component.
• The character will be an individual component
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)
Assessment task 3: Design proposal (part 2: character)
Due: Week 9a April 2
Assessment task 5: Character model
Due: Week 13 May 7
Summative Assessment (graded) (Details in specific assignment briefs)
Assessment task 6
complete semester project (Incorporating character and environment)
Due: Week 16 May 28
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
Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. This feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.ˇ
Late Submissions
Please advise teacher in advance if an extension of time or special consideration is required for submission of work. Refer to the course blackboard site for policy information including information on late submissions.
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:ˇ
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
This course is co-delivered with CUFANM502A Create 3D Digital Environments.
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