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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS10413: 3D environment

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2 at City of Bath College
Semester 2 at Weston College
Semester 2 at Wiltshire College (Chippenham Campus)
Semester 2 at Wiltshire College (Salisbury Campus)
Click here for further information Assessment: CW100
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information 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.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS10413 is Optional on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-DFF09 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-LFF04 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at Weston College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-WFF12 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at Wiltshire College (Chippenham Campus)) - Year 1
  • UDAS-WFF13 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at Wiltshire College (Salisbury Campus)) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.