3D character design (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to model 3D characters using the different modelling techniques you learned in your basic modelling course.
You are familiar with the reaches and limitations of character modelling based on the intended use.
You become acquainted with the techniques used in the industry to design characters.

Content

How can you model 3D characters in 3D software?
What are the different techniques of modelling a character? When to use box modelling technique and edge loop techniques?
How to create accessories for your characters, such as clothes, jewelry, tools?
What is the appropriate way to create clothes for real-time 3D? When should you use Normal Mapping and when Bump Mapping for clothes and skin?
How to model hair, and what are the different techniques for it?
What is Render Baking? What is baking a material and what are the different methods of baking?

Evaluation

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 character modelling problems in the professional field and their solutions.
– choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose of any given 3D model and justify these choices (engine, use, device).

Course material

Material on Learn

Study forms and methods

Learning route based on a working week
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.

Learning route that accelerates the studies
If you have acquired prior learning in the subject (fully/partially), contact the teacher in charge prior the course to discuss whether you have the competence required and what are the methods of demonstrating that competence. If you are unable to attend all the classes due to other courses, you are required to complete the learning assignments independently.

Work-based learning route
You need to contact the course teacher prior the course to agree on development assignments that you will perform at your work place. You are required to prove your learning both in theory and practice by giving a presentation at Game Design show and tell day.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Students are creating a 3D character for their own game project

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Required studies of Character and environment design, Basics of 3D modelling, and Basics of 2D animation or equivalent skills in human muscle anatomy, animation and character design.