UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

DGN1904 3D modelling fundamentals

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

DGN1904 3D modelling fundamentals is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

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Requisites

Before DGN1904

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After DGN1904

No unit lists DGN1904 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Overview

This unit introduces you to 3D modelling within art and design studio practices. It builds sequentially upon the skills and knowledge of 3D design and imaging by providing a focus upon the practice and potential of 3D computer-generated modelling for product design. You explore the creation, manipulation, composition and output of digital 3-dimensional elements with increasing confidence and proficiency across a range of options and controls available through polygon and NURBS-based software applications and the understanding of production issues associated with their output (ie. rendering, and rapid-prototyping, etc.)

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Assignment 1Exercise
    40%
  • Assignment 2Project
    60%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Skilfully and insightfully create, edit, manipulate, compose and output digital 3-Dimensional elements (ie. photorealistic renderings, surface models);

  2. 2

    Explore the range of options and controls available through polygon and NURBS-based software applications and production issues associated with output (ie. rendering, rapid-prototyping, multimedia, etc) with increasing confidence and proficiency;

  3. 3

    Produce 3D models with an increased design intention and creative application;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate increased technical understanding of demands required across the development, application, creation and production of 3D computer-generated models;

  5. 5

    Display an increasingly personalised expression and sophisticated creative 3D design approach which can be pursued at an advanced stage in subsequent 3D imaging studios.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Dave Trickey
Chief Examiners
Mr Dave Trickey

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for DGN1904?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

When is DGN1904 offered?

In 2027, DGN1904 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does DGN1904 have an exam?

No. DGN1904 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20262027