Module Details

Module Code: ARCH6067
Title: 3D Visualization 1
Long Title: 3D Visualization 1
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module encompasses creative digital technology with the emphasis on 3D design and virtual modelling. It provides an understanding of system and software capabilities and the instruction and exploration of creative digital software as used in the architecture/games/product design industries. This module is designed to develop the student’s ability to express architectural design concepts in the preproduction phase through previsualisation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Create complex virtual models in a 3D environment.
LO2 Illustrate the fundamentals of the 3D design process, planning, modelling, use of cameras, lighting, texturing, rendering, resolution, file types and image formats.
LO3 Integrate architectural 3D design applications in an architectural project.
LO4 Render still images for use in previz concept boards and presentations.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Fundamental skills in AutoCAD and 3-D
 
Indicative Content
3D Software Programmes
3D software tools (Autodesk 3D Max)
Integration
Importing/Exporting files to and from the program mimicking the ‘pipeline’ or workflow that exists in a real world architectural project.
Commands
3D modelling and rendering to express architectural design concepts.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Upload images on a weekly basis to an online blog of choice, documenting the following: Planning, modelling.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Finalisation of model design using lighting and rendering of an existing building.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Software instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Software application assignments Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Software instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Software application assignments Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dariush Derakhshani, Randi L. Derakhshani,. (2010), Introducing Autodesk 3ds Max 2011, 1st. [ISBN: 978-0470916155].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • http://students.autodesk.com/.
  • http://www.youtube.com/user/3dsMaxHowTos.
  • http://www.mrmaterials.com/.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 3 Elective
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 5 Elective
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 3 Elective
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 5 Elective