Introduction to 3D Modelling and Rendering

• • Introduction
  • Basic Overview of Maya
  • Model Optimisation
  • Model breakdown
  • Intro to UV unwrapping
  • Texturing
  • Model Optimisation and Clean Up
  • PBR Workflow
  • Materials
  • Texture Map Overview
  • Working with textures
  • Lighting
  • Scene Integration
  • Advanced 3D Tools/Techniques
  • Advanced Rendering
  • Scene Optimisation
  • Scene Polish
  • Feedback and Iteration

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-DIG130-Introduction to 3D Modelling and Rendering (No longer available)

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

one of

• CUR-DIG10-Game Design Introduction
• CUR-DIG100-Animation Design Introduction (No longer available)

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Computer capable of running project-relevant animation software
• Software requirements - Relevant Animation Software (eg. Adobe Creative Cloud, Maya, zBrush etc)

This subject was previously known as DIG130 Introduction to 3D Modelling and Rendering.

This subject introduces students to the foundations of 3D modelling, texturing and rendering in a digital environment. It enables students to work on a defined multi-phase project that encompasses the conceptual and technical elements that are fundamental to 3D design.

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• 3D Project 1 (30%)
• 3D Project 2 (30%)
• Final project (40%)

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