units

FIT1033

Faculty of Information Technology

18 September 2017 19 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2014 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

print version

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered, or view unit timetables.

LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Information Technology
OfferedCaulfield Second semester 2014 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit is an introduction to the techniques, frameworks and processes comprising 3D modelling and 3D imaging. Foundations of 3D aims to give students an understanding of 3D modelling by developing skills in 3D model creation for a variety of contexts, including 3D prototyping, 3D visualisation and 3D modelling for games and animation. Students will communicate their knowledge of 3D theory through the production of designs that demonstrate geometrical modelling, texture mapping, virtual lighting techniques, camera positioning, and rendering procedures.

Outcomes

At successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

  • deploy 3D design applications over a range of digital media;
  • navigate the simulated spatial environment and taxonomy of the 3D discipline;
  • interpret issues involved in the 3D development process;
  • use 3D modelling and 3D imaging as a medium of digital graphic creation;
  • design, create and detail 3D models and scenes for various outputs;
  • evaluate and assess techniques used in the 3D creation process;
  • manage and implement efficient 3D modelling production workflows.

Assessment

In-semester assessment: 100% (includes 30% in-class/tutorial tests)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Tom Chandler

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • Two hours of lectures
  • One 2-hour tutorial

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • A minimum of 8 hours of personal study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Games development
Multimedia development

Prohibitions

FIT2015, DIS1911

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu/units/fit1033/