3D environment designLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the basics of 3D environment design.
You become acquainted with the basic techniques used in the industry to model environments.

Content

How to model props in 3D software for your game?
What are the different techniques of modelling environments?
What are the reaches and limitations of prop modelling for environments in real-time 3D?

Materials

Basics of 3D modelling. Character and environment design. 3D character design

Further information

Required studies of Basics of 3D modelling and Audiovisual skills or equivalent skills in:

understanding the principles of lighting and the technical aspects and terminology of lighting.
knowing the basics of camera shots and movements.
doing a 3D polygon model.

Accomplishment methods

A student who has reached level 3 is able to:
– use professional 3D vocabulary and concepts in an expert way.
– evaluate information sources critically.
– identify and describe the most common environment design problems in the professional field and their solutions.
– choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose of any given 3D environment model and justify these choices (engine, use, device).