STUDY PROGRAMME
Creative Technologies

AFAM CODE
ABTEC40

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Multimedia design

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Multimedia processes and techniques

CREDITS
6

APPROACH
Theoretical/project based

This course provides the foundations for the design of Computer Graphics sceneries. Through the analysis of lighting, from photo-realism to cartoon, the course will go into the techniques for the creation of textures and shaders. Also, it will focus on the use of HDRI, photography basics and final compositing of the scene.

The programme consists of one single module, which grants 6 CFA credits.

Successful students will be able to:

• Identify the main elements of a digital set

• Carry out a technical-critical analysis of the main tools needed for lighting and shading processes in CG

• Conceive and develop 3D lighting projects

• Colour theory

• Basics of photography

• Introduction to rendering systems

• Lighting

• Shading

• Integration of characters and sceneries through compositing techniques

This is a theoretical/project based course.

Students will take part in the following activities, which may vary depending on the different topics covered:

• 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.