FIT1033 Foundations of 3D
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT1033 Foundations of 3D is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before FIT1033
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FIT1033
2 units list FIT1033 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
From concept to creation, this unit teaches you how 3D assets are made for the game worlds we play and explore. Foundations of 3D introduces you to the creative and technical processes behind 3D modelling in the context of games and immersive media. You'll develop the core skills needed to design and construct 3D assets for interactive environments, animation, and visual prototyping. Throughout the unit, you'll explore key techniques including geometric and organic modelling, UV unwrapping, texture mapping, lighting, camera positioning, and rendering techniques. Learning takes place through hands-on, studio-style sessions using industry standard tools, allowing you to apply new techniques each week. Assessment tasks focus on practical asset creation and documentation. You’ll produce original 3D works and demonstrate your understanding of technical processes through project-based work. This unit teaches skills that are fundamental for its subsequent units, including FIT2169 - Immersive Environments, FIT3187 - 3D Character Animation and FIT2098 - Virtual and Augmented reality.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- PortfolioCompetency hurdle100%
- Studio TestsQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
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
Evaluate and assess techniques used in the 3D creation process;
- 2
Research, evaluate and implement 3D geometry, 3D texturing and 3D rendering techniques;
- 3
Develop and modify 3D models and 3D environments;
- 4
Design, create and detail 3D models and 3D scenes for diverse media.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions36 hours
- Seminars12 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Autodesk Maya software will be provided on campus lab computers, and you are encouraged to register with the Autodesk Education Community for your own educational version of Autodesk Maya and related Autodesk software under the company's terms and conditions. Please visit:
http://www.autodesk.com/education/home
Adobe Substance 3D Painter will be used in the labs for texture editing. You are encouraged to register for an Adobe account for your own educational version of Substance 3D Painter under the company's terms and conditions. Please visit: https://substance3d.adobe.com/education/
We will also be using Unity for some assessment tasks. A download link will be provided for Unity software later in the semester. Please visit: https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive
The exact version of these software packages will be communicated to you at the start of each semester.
Technology resources
You may bring your own laptops to class, however they will have copies of the correct version of each software package installed. Laptops should be powerful enough to run 3D games, with at least 16GB of RAM and 8GB of VRAM. You are also required to have a 3-button mouse.
Where it fits
FIT1033 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Rick Laird
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Thomas Chandler
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT1033?
FIT1033 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after FIT1033?
FIT1033 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including FIT2098 and FIT2169. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is FIT1033 offered?
In 2027, FIT1033 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT1033?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT1033 have an exam?
No. FIT1033 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT1033?
FIT1033 is part of 3D modelling and virtual reality; Games and immersive media; and Games design.