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 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
The 2027 handbook has no page for IDN2904. This is its 2025 entry, the latest one.
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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
2 units 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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Exercise40%
- Assignment 2Project60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Skilfully and insightfully create, edit, manipulate, compose and output digital 3-Dimensional elements (ie. photorealistic renderings, surface models);
- 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
Produce 3D models with an increased design intention and creative application;
- 4
Demonstrate increased technical understanding of demands required across the development, application, creation and production of 3D computer-generated models;
- 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 approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Dave Trickey
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Desiree Ibinarriaga
- Mr Dave Trickey
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 2 units, including FIT2098 and FIT2169. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is IDN2904 offered?
In 2025, IDN2904 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does IDN2904 have an exam?
No. IDN2904 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.