STUDY PROGRAMME
Creative Technologies

AFAM CODE
ABTEC43

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Audiovisual languages and techniques

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Integrated New Media Techniques

CREDITS
10

APPROACH
Theoretical/project based

The project lab introduces the students to the practice of motion graphics, 3D modelling and game design, through the learning of the fundamental design tools. The theoretical notions are conveyed through practice (learn by doing). Moreover, the laboratory activity introduces the students to team work, with highly specialized roles as part of complex workflows.

The programme grants 10 credits, divided as follows:

• MOTION GRAPHICS FOUNDATIONS: 4 CFA

• 3D MODELLING FOUNDATIONS: 3 CFA

• GAME DESIGN FOUNDATIONS: 3 CFA

Successful students will be able to:

• Identify the main techniques and uses of motion graphics

• Identify the main techniques and uses of 3D modelling

• Identify the main techniques and uses of game design

• Carry out a critical analysis of existing projects

• Understand individual positions, roles and functions within a work team

MOTION GRAPHICS FOUNDATIONS:

• Understanding of general, historical, communicational and functional aspects of motion graphics

• Introduction to Adobe After Effects: basic functions, 2D animation, masks, keying, colour correction

3D MODELLING FOUNDATIONS:

• Introduction to Autodesk Maya: user interface, polygonal modelling, UV mapping, import-export for Unity

GAME DESIGN FOUNDATIONS:

• Understanding of game theory and gamification basics

• Introduction to Unity: layouts, assets, prefabs, lighting, shading, physics, UI

This is a theoretical/project based course.

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:

• Production of three final projects

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

The final grade will result from the weighted average of the programme modules.

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