STUDY PROGRAMME
Design

AFAM CODE
ABTEC40

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Multimedia design

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Multimedia design

CREDITS
6

APPROACH
Theoretical/project based

This course focuses on the advanced use of the Rhinoceros software for 3D modelling for product design, and on the use of the Vray for Rhino plug-in for the creation of virtual settings. Students learn how to create realistic images of their personal product design projects. This course is recommended to students who wish to improve their digital modelling skills, especially if interested in working with product designers who often need support during the execution phase of their projects, as well as to compare and present them.

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

Successful students will be able to:

• Master the Rhinoceros software

• Master the V-ray software

• Rhino tools for product

• V-ray interface

• Creation of settings

• Creation of materials

• Creation of lights

• General rendering options

• Texture mapping

• Colour mapping

• Post-production

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:

• Oral exams

• Written exams

• Graded exercises/revisions

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

• www.rhino3D.com

• www.chaosgroup.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.