2020-2021 Catalog

MDT-278 Design Visualization

Students will be introduced to the creation and display of 3-D computer scenes of architectural and industrial objects. Students will learn how to import and adjust previously created 3-D geometry from a variety of computer-aided drafting software. Material properties, surfaces, and lights will be added to develop photo-realistic scenes. Camera animations including "walk-thrus" or "fly-bys" will be discussed and developed. Course topics include 3-D geometry, rendering, lighting (basic and advanced), photometric lights, radiosity, material creation, editing and mapping, ray-tracing, and camera effects. Build and animate simple hierarchies and produce basic time, length, key frame animation will also be studied, A student final project will be completed at the end of the course. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

Credits

3

Department

Computer Integrated Technology