STUDY PROGRAMME
Creative Technologies

AFAM CODE
ABTEC43

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Audiovisual languages and techniques

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Integrated new media techniques

CREDITS
8

APPROACH
Theoretical/project based

The project lab aims to further 3D modelling skills to an intermediate level, through polygon modelling techniques for humanoid characters and/or animals and dedicated props. Students will learn advanced functions of the software Maya through the use of chosen projects and practical training, as well as understanding the principles of character design.

The programme consists of one single module, which grants 8 credits.

Successful students will be able to:

• Recognise the basic techniques and applications of 3D modelling

• Perform a critical analysis of existing projects

• Design and develop 3D characters and props according to a project brief

• Mechanical and organic modelling

• 2D and 3D texturing

• Basic rigging

• Fundamentals of character design

This is a theoretical/project based course.

The students will take part in the following activities, which may vary depending on the development of different projects:

• Classroom lectures

• Use of tutorials, videos or other media tools

• Exercises and revisions

• Workshops

• Individual or group projects

• Individual or group study and research

Assessment tools may include:

• Completion of a project

• Oral exam

Further details about the exams will be provided by the professors.

Books and resources might be requested or suggested by the professors.