UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

IDN2904 3D modelling

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

IDN2904 3D modelling is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.

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Requisites

Before IDN2904

Prohibitions

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

Corequisites

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

After IDN2904

1 unit list IDN2904 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions: DIS3107, DIS3108

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 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • In-class Exercises (6 exercises - refer to unit schedule)
    50%
  • Project
    50%

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 approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning

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

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Robbie Napper
Dr Nyein Aung
Unit Coordinators
Charlie Waddell

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for IDN2904?

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

What can I take after IDN2904?

IDN2904 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT2169. Those lead on to 2 units in all.

When is IDN2904 offered?

In 2024, IDN2904 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does IDN2904 have an exam?

No. IDN2904 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
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
202320242025