Basics of 3D Modelling (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Basics of 3D modeling in Blender will be taught in the first half of the course with mandatory exercises. Afterwards students will deepen their knowledge in advanced subjects with voluntary exercises. The end part of the course the students will focus on the course assignment.

Objective

The students
- understand the ranges of use and basic methods of 3D modelling
- is able to design and implement on a chosen topic areaa 3D model , which is published for different purposes

Content

- the theory and software of 3D graphics
- modelling process and methods
- use of cameras and lights
- textures and graphics
- rendering
- publishing for different purposes

Location and time

JAMK IT-Dynamo.

Materials

Course website, web-materials

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, and assignment. The exercises and assignment can be completed online. Face-to-face learning and distance learning.

Completion alternatives

Possibility to independent self-study

Student workload

Lectures 26 h, exercises 39 h, assignment 55 h, independent study 15 h. Total 135 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory 2: The student knows the basics and publishing of 3D modelling for different purposes in a small-scale. The assignment is documented according to requirements but it is quite short.

Sufficient 1: The student knows the basics of 3D modelling and publishing. The assignment is documented according to requirements, but it is very short.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: The student has good knowledge of 3D modelling and its application to different purposes. The assignment has been documented according to set requirements.

Very good 4: The student masters the 3D modelling and applies it to visually impressive realizations of different purposes. The documentation of the assignment is detailed and well written.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: The student masters the 3D modelling comprehensively and applies it to visually impressive and innovative realizations (model accuracy, graphics, lights, shadows, textures) of different purposes. The documentation of the assignment is comprehensive, detailed and well written.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail 0: The student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course.

Qualifications

Basic computing skills and graphic design tools or equivalent knowledge

Further information

Grading is based on the final assignment and the report.