Courses
FILM3055 3D Modeling, Texture and Rendering (3 units)
3D computer graphics and digital animation have been incorporated into many different forms of digital media and design production among disparate sectors of creative industries. This course is an extension of the foundational knowledge of computer graphics and aims to prepare the students with histories, theories, principles, genres, and practical skills of 3D modelling, texturing and rendering from preproduction, production to postproduction. The students will learn both technically and artistically (1) different methods of geometric modelling—NURBS, polygon and subdivision surfaces; (2) shading and texturing—from surface shading to procedural texturing; and (3) lighting and rendering— lighting and shadows, raytracing and radiosity. Simple animation and camera techniques from keyframing to path animation will be introduced. Eventually, the students should be able to create innovative 3D design from concepts, sketches and storyboards to 3D models and renderings for different kinds of 3D digital visualization and simple animation applicable to film, TV, game, environmental and industrial design, as well as other multimedia productions.