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

Purpose and objectives:
You understand the ranges of use and basic methods of 3D modelling. You can design and implement on a chosen topic area a 3D model which is published for different purposes.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and Understanding
Engineering Practice

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)

Sufficient 1: The student knows the basics of 3D modelling and publishing.
Satisfactory 2: The student knows the basics of 3D modelling and publishing for different purposes

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: The student knows well 3D modelling and its application for different purposes.
Very good 4: The student masters the 3D modelling and applying it for visually impressive realizations of different purposes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: The student masters comprehensively the 3D modelling and applying it for visually impressive and innovative realizations of different purposes.

Qualifications

Basic computing skills and graphic design tools or equivalent knowledge

Further information

Grading is based on the final assignment and the report.