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 2025 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 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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
This unit is an introduction to the techniques, frameworks and processes comprising 3D modelling and 3D imaging. Foundations of 3D aims to give you an understanding of 3D modelling by developing skills in 3D model creation for a variety of contexts, including 3D prototyping, 3D visualisation and 3D modelling for games and animation. You will communicate their knowledge of 3D theory through the production of designs that demonstrate geometrical modelling, texture mapping, virtual lighting techniques, camera positioning, and rendering procedures.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Artefact20%
- Assignment 2Artefact20%
- Assignment 3Artefact30%
- Studio TestsQuiz / Test30%
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
- Seminars12 hours
- Applied sessions36 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® 2020 software will be provided on campus lab computers, and you are encouraged to register with the Autodesk Education Community for your own educational trial version of Autodesk® Maya® 2018 and related Autodesk software under the company's terms and conditions. Please visit:
http://www.autodesk.com/education/home
Adobe Photoshop will be used in the labs for digital image and texture editing.
We will also be using Unity <https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive> for all Major Assignments. A download link will be provided for Unity software later in the semester.
Recommended resources
The following titles are available on reserve or through a short term loan through the Monash library. Please note that though these mainly general references. There is also a considerable collection of books for specific 3D studies (3D characters, architecture, lighting and texturing) available at the Monash Caulfield library.
See also:
- The Art of 3-D : Computer Animation and Imaging / Isaac Victor Kerlow (various editions)
- The Art of 3-D : Computer Animation and Effects / Isaac Victor Kerlow (various editions)
Technology resources
You may bring your own laptops to class, however they will need a copy of Autodesk® Maya® 2020 installed.
You will be importing your Maya scene to Unity (using a supplied file) and exporting a build from Unity <https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive> for your submission. Unity software is available in the labs and is also free to download as a student version.
Regularly check Moodle for announcements.
Where it fits
FIT1033 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2025 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 2025, 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 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT1033?
FIT1033 is part of 3D modelling and animation; Games and immersive media; and Games design.