Atelier Multimédia 3D

Code:

CC065

Acronym:

AM3D

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Communication Technology

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=2531&lang=en
E-learning page:	https://moodle.up.pt/
Responsible unit:	Department of Communication and Information Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Communication Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CC	19	CC - Study Plan	3	-	6	41	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To develop skills on the 3D production content and its integration with multimedia authoring tools. To acquire systematic knowledge, fundaments and concepts on 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling, materials/textures and lighting, the configuration and mapping of materials. To train skills in modeling 3D environments using a modeling tool. To integrate the outputs of this tool in multimedia contents. 

Learning outcomes and competences

The successful frequency of this course allows to:

1) reason on the decomposition of complex 3D objects in aggregations of simpler objects.

2) choose appropriate modeling techniques and appropriate sequence for applying these techniques according to the objectives of the project;

3) characterize materials/textures;

4) to characterize the illumination of a scene.

5) characterize and perform animation sequences using the animation technique in between.

6) produce outputs (picture / video) from 3D models.

7) integrate the outputs in multimedia content through a multimedia authoring tool.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Knowleged in the use of a 2D multimedia authoring tool.

Program

Fundaments of 3D computer graphics. Definition of space, coordinates, coordinate system and dimensions. Definition of vertex edge and face. Representation of geometric structures: line poly-line and polygon.

3D modeling techniques. The representation of a 3D polygonal curves and mesh surfaces. The modeling of solids by instantiation of geometric primitives, translational and rotational modeling based on 2D shapes spatial decomposition and CSG (Constructive Solid Geometry).

Modeling with 3D Studio Max: tool presentation and key functional primary components. Modeling objects in 3D Studio: instantiation of primitives, using operators acting on 2D forms, Boolean operations, loft operators, deforming operators, construction and editing of polygonal meshes, among others techniques. Soft selection.

Materials and lighting: characterization of illumination model and its physical validity. Types of light emitters and their major properties. Relation between light emitters and reflective surfaces. Main reflectors properties (environment components / absorption, diffuse reflection, specular reflection, refraction, etc.). Maps and textures.  The creation and configuration of local lighting sources: Omni-light, spotlight, direct light, skylight. The use of global lighting models: Light tracer and radiosity. The use of photometric light sources: point, planar, linear, sun light .

Exporting contents of 3DS Max and its integration in interactive web products: production of image / video in 3DS. 

Mandatory literature

Eduardo Azevedo, Aura Conci; Computação Gráfica Teoria e Prática, Editora Campus
James D. Foley; Introduction to Computer Graphics, Addison-Wesley Professional

Complementary Bibliography

Michele Matossian; 3DS MAX for Windows, PeachPit Press
Discreet; 3D Studio Max 6 Tutorials, Discreet
Antônio Valero Neto; Realidade Virtual - Fundamentos e Aplicações

Teaching methods and learning activities

The lecture method is used for presentation of concepts, principles, statements and deductions about the fundamentals of computer graphics related to 3D modeling, materials, textures and lighting.

The problem-based learning method is used to allow students to assimilate fundaments and acquire practical experience, identify and solving new problems. At this stage the student applies the concepts, principles on the subject taught. The exercises performed outside of contact hours increase the student autonomy. The lecture method is also used when it becomes essential to provide students with skills on learning procedures for carrying out specific activities (for instance, how to apply a specific 3D modeling technique).

Since this is a subject eminently project-based, the evaluation method is based on the implementation and evaluation of projects developed by students, Hence, besides exercises, students develop two projects for evaluation, namely:

·         A project in the middle of the semester, which includes the assessment of knowledge and skills acquired on the modeling of 3D objects. This project is performed during a class of 3 hours.

A final project of considerable complexity, mostly done during the contact hours, which includes the entire program contents.

Other projects are proposed on a weekly basis.

Software

Adobe Flash CS5 ou mais recente
3D Studio Designer

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	30,00
Participação presencial	10,00
Trabalho laboratorial	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	17,00
Estudo autónomo	93,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

1.1. Mandatory attendance of 75% of classes.

1.2. Mandatory execution and deliverance of all practical exams and works and within the timeframes defined by the teacher. Fail to do so will incur on a penalty of having the work evaluated with zero.

1.3. A final score (see classification formula) of at least 9.5.

1.4 The teacher reserves the right to diferenciate the grades between students of the sameworkgroup, depending on the perception and evidence of effort performed by the workgroup members.

1.5 Ther rules in the Observations field are also applied.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade is calculated according to the following percentages: intermediate exams (30%) + student participation and atendence (10%) + final project (60%)

Examinations or Special Assignments

2.1 Students that are able to conclude the course in the special season of September apply for a theoretical/practical exam.

Internship work/project

3.1 the only evaluation option is distributed and contibuous evaluation, as follows:

        a) two practical exams
        b) one practical work developed throughout the semester and to be delivered at a scheduled date

3.2 there are no aditional special exams or special works

3.3. Other rules in the Observations field are also applied.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

5.1 According to the current regulations in FLUP.

Classification improvement

4.1. Students wanting to improve their grades can do it in the next school year.

4.2. Students wanting to improve their grades should contact the teacher during the first week of classes.

4.3. Other rules in the Observations field are also applied.

Observations

6.1. Given the project nature of the subject, all assignments are mandatory. All assignments must be devivered within the periods defined by the teachers.

6.2. Failure to carry out / deliver a work or delivery outside the deadline defined by the teacher implies the loss of the total percentage of classification corresponding to that work.

6.3.All works need to be regularly (one or two weeks) supervised by the teacher. Otherwise they will not be considered in the calculation of the grade and are not considered for evaluation. It is the student's responsability to ensure the supervising happens.

6.4.Enrolment in this course subject is not accept after the second class.

6.5.Under no circumstance a work is accepted after the end of the semestre fo the current academic year.

6.6. This course does not keep partial/global grades between course editions.

6.7. Students loose the possibility to request review of grades 15 days after the grades are published.

6.8.Students need to have UP (SIGARRA) email operational to receive emails from teachers.

6.9 In case of doubt, the teacher reserves the right to request an oral defense of a test / assignment. Due to this moment of extraordinary evaluation, the classification can maintain, rise or fall. This right can be applied at any time during the evaluation and until the closing of the classifications (sent to the secretariat).

6.10.The contents in portuguese superseed the english translation.