In this module the student will be introduced to the core principles of modelling and sculpting 3D assets. Working from concept art the students will create game assets and characters for various 3D environments and ready the final outcomes for use in further stages of the production pipeline. It will provide an insight into the pipelines related to key 3D technologies.

1. Utilise concept design documents for use in a 3D modelling package
2. Create and refine 3D models using appropriate software
3. Evaluate mesh topology and the implications for animation and texture development
4. Develop a 3D model for use in a digital sculpting package
5. Produce models based on standard industry pipelines
6. Develop models that adhere to technological limitations
7. Create efficient 3d models for 3d printing puroposes

In the module the student will learn to develop shaders in 3D packages using images created digitally and procedurally. Shaders can contain multiple images and parameters to control their visual output and complex textures such as normal maps and displacement maps are commonly needed to create content for 3D environments. Different types of textures will be introduced and developed using digital sculpting and imaging software. Rendering will be covered using industry standard engines and techniques. The student will learn to output the key passes needed to create a fully rendered image for animation or special effects. Lighting and scene efficiency will also be introduced here.
The student will also learn the rendering capabilities of various real-time platforms and technologies.

1. Create textures for environments and models
2. Apply Light scenes’ for efficient rendering
3. Discribe different rendering engines and how they are used
4. Create turntable animations of models
5. Demonstrate Composite passes in 2d and moving image packages
6. Discuss the correlation between real-time and offline rendering capabilities.

3D environments for both production and consumption are constantly in flux. This module examines current and possible future trends in the industry and introduces these new technologies to the student. The key will be the analyses of technologies and the understanding of the pipelines involved in creating content for them.

1. Reflect on technological change in the industry
2. Analyse current trends in technology and distribution channels
3. Envisage a creative approach to utilise new opportunities within the field
4. Research new and emerging fields with critical analyses
5. Discuss new developments in a knowledgeable manner

3D environments for both production and consumption are constantly in flux. This module examines current and possible future trends in the industry and introduces these new technologies to the student with a view to developing content for them. The module focuses on the 3D creation pipeline for technologies with a view to creating a working porotype with a 3D environment or creating content for placing within it. This module will rely on newly developed platforms and technologies for 3D. It will be informed in part by the accompanying Emerging Technologies (Research) module.

1. Demonstrate the limitation and opportunities of new 3D platforms
2. Develop content for platforms based on technological requirements
3. Analyse pipelines and provide efficiency evaluations
4. Understand the pipeline from concept to integration into 3D platforms
5. Generate functioning protypes in specific technologies
6. Output a prototype for distribution on multiples platforms