3D Media Art Production (11838.1)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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3D Media Art Production
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-Campus
 South Bank, QLD
Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Arts And Communications Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Using industry-standard modelling software, this unit teaches students the principles of creating digital forms in 3D space and how to animate them using simple mesh and object transformations and physical system simulations. With reference to historical and contemporary 3D media, students will explore the creative use of camera placement, lighting, material shaders and rendering techniques to achieve a variety of aesthetic outcomes.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Design and realise forms in 3D using polygonal modelling techniques;
2. Manipulate lighting, materials and cameras in a 3D environment to achieve a desired aesthetic;
3. Animate lighting, cameras, objects and meshes to achieve a desired aesthetic;
4. Identify and critique the requirements and applications of real-time versus pre-rendered 3D contexts; and
5. Critically analyse the history and context of digital 3D construction.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Must be enrolled in or have already passed 11130 Media Worlds OR 11689 Introduction to Game Design OR 11837 Digital Media Art 1: Narrative Production.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

11131 Space, Time and Form

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2023 South Bank, QLD Semester 1 06 February 2023 On-Campus Mr Macauley Bell
2023 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 06 February 2023 On-Campus Dr Sam Hinton
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Dr Sam Hinton
2024 South Bank, QLD Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Mr Macauley Bell
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Any required readings will be freely available on the internet and linked each week from the unit web site.

Learner engagement

This unit is structured in a series of weekly exercises that build towards the final submission.  Lectures are also really important in this unit as they cover technical details that will allow you to understand how 3D works.  It is expected that you will attend or catch up on all lectures, and put time into these exercises each week, as the assessment tasks are based on them, and this is factored in to the time it should take you to complete the assessment items.  As this unit is highly practical, we have found that students can easily become lost if they don't maintain their engagement.

Labs are opportunities for your tutor to provide you with key information, to give you one-on-one attention and advice on your work, and for you to discuss your work with other students.  While we will not fail you simply for missing classes, we do expect your attendance and engagement with the variety of online and face to face materials we will be providing you with.  Our experience is that students who fail this unit typically do so due to lack of attendance and subsequently don't know how to complete assessment tasks.

Inclusion and engagement

We are extremely keen to ensure all our students are well looked after.  If you experience any conditions which adversely impact your ability to participate equally in this unit please contact Student Services who can help your tutor and lecturer help you better.

Participation requirements

Students should endeavour to maintain at least 80% attendance for all lectures and tutorials, whether they are virtual or face-to-face. Attendance below 80% may adversely affect your ability to complete the unit at a satisfactory level.

Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:

  • Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
  • If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
  • Practise effective physical distancing;
  • Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
  • Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to QLD Government guidelines, and 
  • Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice

Required IT skills

Students require general computing skills in applications such as word, powerpoint, and basic internet search capability.

Work placement, internships or practicums

Not Applicable

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