FIT5227 Introduction to 3D modelling and virtual reality
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5227 Introduction to 3D modelling and virtual reality is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for FIT5227. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Overview
This unit explores the design principles and content creation processes involved in the development of 3D modelling and Virtual reality (VR) applications. The first part of the unit aims to give students an understanding of 3D modelling by developing skills in 3D model creation for 3D prototyping and 3D visualisation. In the second half of the unit, students will be given the opportunity to apply these skills to explore the interactive functions of VR systems, design and develop assets, and use VR tools platforms to deploy content.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Assignment30%
- Assignment 2Assignment40%
- Test 1Other15%
- Test 2Other15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate and assess techniques used in the 3D creation process
- 2
Design, create and detail 3D models and 3D scenes
- 3
Develop and modify 3D models and 3D environments
- 4
Describe the principles of designing and deploying specific VR environments
- 5
Develop and create VR environments and applications
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive 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 activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
A laptop that can run Unity and Autodesk Maya software.
Technology resources
Specialised hardware - VR headsets, VR-ready laptops, and AR ready tablet computers - will be provided during tutorials and tests. However, assignments will require additional work outside of tutorials, either on campus lab computers or personal devices.
Autodesk Maya 2022 is recommended for the creation of assets needed for completing the assignments. This will be provided on campus lab computers
Unity 2022 will be provided on campus lab computers and students are encouraged to download the Unity free of charge for use at home.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Thomas Chandler
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Jon McCormack
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5227?
FIT5227 has no prerequisites.
When is FIT5227 offered?
In 2022, FIT5227 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT5227?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5227 have an exam?
No. FIT5227 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Information Technology
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 2022