3D Software, CAD and Polygon ModelingLaajuus (15 ECTS)

Objective

Students are familiar with various modeling software and methods and recognize the differences between software suites. Furthermore, students are able to choose the appropriate software needed to complete a given task. Students are able to transfer data between different systems. Students are proficient in the versatile and efficient use of modeling tools and familiar with the versatile applications of modeled data in manufacture, content production and design processes.

Content

The course includes a wide variety of 3D content production software, modeling techniques and ways to use modeling data. The software and methods students familiarise themselves with during this course are the basic tools used in later XR studies.

- CAD tools and CAID (computer aided industrial design)
- NURBS geometry, volumetric and surface modeling, parametric and associative modeling
- assemblies, configurations, PDM, technical drawings and documentation, sheet metal design, formwork, simulation
- rendering and animation in CAD environments
- transfering geometry between software, native and generic file formats
- using CAD-CAM data in production: additive and subtractive technologies (e.g. laser cutting, CNC machining and 3D printing)
- polygonal modeling: cameras, lighting, materials and texturing
- animation: keyframe animation, kinematics, particle and physics simulation, rendering and post production of animation
- importing CAD data (volumetric and surface models) to polygonal modeling software, exporting polygonal models to CAD environment

Qualifications

The student advisor will recommend additional studies for each student based on their individual study plan.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Attendance in classes. Completing assignments. Inadequacies in completing assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in classes. The ability to apply theory into practice. Good performance in completing assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in classes. The ability to apply theory into practice. Excellent performance in completing assignments.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Attendance in classes. Completing assignments. Inadequacies in completing assignments.