Programme & Unit Catalogues - University of Bath

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10

AR20343: Computer aided design 2

Credits:

Level:

Intermediate

Period:

Semester 1

Assessment:

CW100

Supplementary Assessment:

Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)

Requisites:

Before taking this unit you must take AR20009

Description:

Aims:
This unit introduces students to the principles of rendering and animation using 3D Studio Viz.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course students should be able to produce 3D models of their design project and to use these models to create photo-realistic static views and animations generated from these models.

Content:
Contents include; importing 3D models from AutoCAD; creating models directly in 3D Studio; setting up camera positions and animation paths; creating and assigning textures and materials; lighting 3D models; putting together presentations using Adobe Premiere.

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