STUDY PROGRAMME
Design

AFAM CODE
ABTEC41

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Digital modeling techniques

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Digital modelling techniques - computer 3D

CREDITS
10

APPROACH
Theoretical/project based

Students on this programme are expected to acquire the main 3D modelling functionalities for Industrial Design and Interior Design projects, as well as basic understanding of digital and graphic communication tools for project communication. Visual communication includes the creation of a personal portfolio.

The programme grants 10 credits, divided as follows:

• RHINO: 4 CFA

• GRAPHIC AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION: 6 CFA

Successful students will be able to:

RHINO:

• Master the main 3D modelling functionalities in Rhinoceros, a widely diffused software for Industrial Design and Interior design

• Manage solid modelling with deformation and surface modelling tools to create organic shapes

• Master design and project presentation tools with the creation of illustrations for print and renderings

GRAPHIC AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION:

• Understand basic visual and digital communication

• Understand graphics and web analysis skills

• Use design and interior design project presentation tools in a digital environment

RHINO:

• The interface

• Basic controls

• Personalization of the 2D and 3D modelling environment

• Solids - construction and manipulation tools

• Surfaces - construction and manipulation tools

• Rendering: materials, texture, lighting

GRAPHIC AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION:

• Introduction to graphic and digital communication

• Digital tools and software

• Basic understanding of websites and blogs development

• Basic understanding of graphic layouts

• Visual representation techniques

• Product design and Interior design tools for project promotion

• Creation of a personal portfolio

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:

RHINO:

• Completion of comprehensive projects

• Submission of exercises, projects or research works

GRAPHIC AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION:

• Completion of comprehensive projects

• Submission of exercises, projects or research work

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

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

RHINO:

• www.rhino3d.com

Many of the recommended sources, together with additional material, are also available online on MyNaba, in the Library section.

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