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Presentation
Presentation
This curricular unit has as main objective to promote the exploration of a set of working techniques and methodologies, related to 3D modeling of environments for games.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT1075-17345
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
- Creation of moodboards / presentation boards and an art file for displaying a 3D modeling project in digital environments for games;
- Use of 3D modeling and texturing tools (Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter);
- Application of robust 3D LowPoly Modeling techniques and subdivision of surfaces for game production;
- Presentation of notions of lighting in the history of Western art and its application in the universe of digital games;
- Creation of light environments using rendering engines for 2D images;
- Use of the Baking Light process, in Unity, in the ¿impression¿ of a light environment in a texture;
- Elaboration of textures for PBR Materials (continuation in relation to the Modeling and 3DI animation unit);
- Simulation of scenarios and 3D models in real time (game engine);
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Objectives
Objectives
This curricular unit complements the training acquired in UC Modeling and Animation 3DI and aims to provide students with a set of advanced knowledge and methodologies in the construction of 3D scenarios to be used in the game environment.
- Know how to present concepts and artistic guidelines in the production of game scenarios.
- Create deformations in 3D geometry, through black and white images, in terrain modeling, avoiding plugins or templates offered by game engines.
- Understand the tools used in 3D software in the development of light environments in 3D game modeling.
- Identify the specificities of lighting in three-dimensional models, using rendering processes for 2D images.
- Know how to apply, in texture, a lighting (baking light), in order to optimize the game engine.
- Know texturing processes, with the principle of creating PBR Materials.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
A series of innovative methodologies are implemented in all the sessions of this curricular unit:
- Active methodologies, in which the teacher mediates the training so that the student can present their point of view in class and increase their critical sense.
- Use of STEAM resources.
- The Maker Movement, as several disciplines and teachers are involved in the development of this course;
- Project-orientated teaching, in which students work in groups, with peer review, to solve challenges proposed (problems) by the class.
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References
References
Autodesk Maya (2010). The Modeling & Animation Handbook. Autodesk Official Training Guide.
Derakhshani, Dariush (2011). Introducing Maya 2008. Autodesk Maya Press. SIBEX.
Kerlon, Issac V. The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects. Wiley.
William Vaughan (2012). Digital Modeling. New Riders.
AMI CHOPINE, 3D Art Essentials: The Fundamentals of 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Animation, Focal Press.
Murdock, L. Kelly (2017). Autodesk Maya 2017 Basics Guide. SDC Publications.
Sites recomendados:
http://download.autodesk.com/us/maya/2011help/index.html http://www.creativecrash.com/maya/tutorials/
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/08/27/the-ultimate-collection-of-maya-3d-tutorials/
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
