UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

DIS2904 3D modelling

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

DIS2904 3D modelling is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs OHS1000.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.

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Requisites

Before DIS2904

After DIS2904

No unit lists DIS2904 as a prerequisite in the 2020 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, rapid-prototyping, multimedia etc.)

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • In-class Exercises (6 exercises with varying value - Refer to unit schedule)
    50%
  • Major Project
    50%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Skillfully 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;

  6. 6

    Observe and employ occupational health and safety principles and rules appropriate to studio practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Laboratories36 hours
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning

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

Learning resources

Required resources

USB stick or re-recordable CD

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Rowan Page
Unit Coordinators
Mr Rhys Kaunda-McKenzie

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for DIS2904?

You need OHS1000 before you enrol.

When is DIS2904 offered?

In 2020, DIS2904 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does DIS2904 have an exam?

No. DIS2904 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202020212022