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LP10413: 3D environment

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Computer Science (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 2 at City of Bath College
Semester 2 at Wiltshire College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
The aim of the module will be to develop transferable skills in:
* games asset design
* 3D texture mapping
* graphic design
* concept planning
* 3D modelling for games
* game level creation
These transferable skills, developed within a games modelling application, are applicable to a range of creative and visual applications.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit the student should be able to:
* Understand the limitations of 3D game engines;
* Design and develop a game prototype using suitable 3D games assets and level creation software;
* Analyse game components to develop knowledge of asset pipelines;
* Demonstrate environment prototype.

Skills:
Practical skills (T and F)
* Modelling skills
* Level design skills
Personal skills (F and A)
* Time management and personal organisation
* Problem solving
Communication skills (F and A)
* Demonstrations
* Working in a team.

Content:

* Modelling techniques
* Game and graphics design
* Import export formats
* Texture mapping
* Level building in engine.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP10413 is Optional on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • USCM-DFF23 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • USCM-DPF23 : FdSc Applied Computing (Part-time at City of Bath College) - Year 2
  • USCM-WFF23 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1
  • USCM-WPF22 : FdSc Applied Computing (Part-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 2

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/4 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.