Programme & Unit Catalogues

AR20343: Digital illustration

[Page last updated: 04 August 2021]

Academic Year:	2021/2
Owning Department/School:	Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits:	3 [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours:	60
Level:	Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:	Semester 1
Assessment Summary:	CW 100%
Assessment Detail:	Coursework (CW 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:	Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Aims:	This unit introduces students to the principles of architectural image making using 3DSMax and Photoshop.
Learning Outcomes:	By the end of the course students should be able to produce 3D models of their design project and create well composed, convincing views and animations generated from these models.
Skills:	Use of digital 3D modelling and rendering packages.
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.
Programme availability:	AR20343 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering UEAR-ANB08 : BSc(Hons) Architecture with Thin sandwich placement(s) (Year 2)

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