Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 3
Date of Decision: 2012-04-13
Main field: Industrial Design.
Compulsory for: KID1, MD4
Language of instruction: The course might be given in English
Develop a basic understanding of the fundamentals of 3D surface modelling through learning and practicing the typical 3D surface modelling workflow.
Upon completion of the course, students shall be confident to
independently translate their design intent with software into 3D
form(s), including outputting data and computer generated images in
order to present their results.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Have the ability to understand and practice the typical 3D surface modelling workflow:
- Software user interface, i.e. menus, windows, icons, hotkeys
and folder structure
- The 3D worldspace; history and the principles of NURBS geometry,
i.e. points, curves and surfaces
- Capturing the design intent by constructing and manipulating 3D
curves through points in 3D worldspace
- Modelling of simple quality curves as prerequisite for simple
quality surfaces
- Constructing and modifying surfaces to accurately describe
objects through re-modelling one or two simple objects
- Rendering finished objects in a photorealistic manner through
texturing and lighting; i.e. mapping of images and high dynamic
range images
- Outputting basic data for use in other software and rapid
prototyping equipment
The course consists of group lectures, complemented by individual supervision.
Grading scale: UG
Assessment: 80 % attendance required. The assessment is based on the documentation of the individual assignments.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: MMK120
Course coordinator: Andreas Hopf, Andreas.Hopf@design.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.ide.lth.se
Further information: The course contains of lectures and individual computer supervision.