2CCAVR21 Content Creation for VR/AR

Learning outcome

On successful completion of the course, the student has acquired the following learning outcome: 

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of a 3D model creation processes
• has knowledge of 3D formats and industry standards in 3D modelling software
• has knowledge of how to create complex models that fits the professional criteria of optimized low polygonal model.
• has knowledge of how to create complex models that fits the professional criteria of optimized high polygonal model.
• has knowledge of how to apply skills in improve the visual quality of the models via photographic texture creation.
• has knowledge of types of mapping and optimization techniques for apply the textures into models.
• has knowledge of how to generate and convert the key frame animated 3D models into interactive application formats.
• has knowledge of how to create advanced animations that used boning and rigged structure 3D models.
• has knowledge of how to create advanced animation with focus on quality of character, and other character-driven elements.
• has knowledge of how to rig a 3D-character or 3D-object for different specialised animation types and purposes.

Skills

The student

• can master the process of 3D model creation following industry standards
• can start and finish 3D-modeling projects from planning face to final textured product
• can finalise 2D and 3D assets for use in interactive applications
• can demonstrate the ability to utilise advanced features and good practice in building models for immersive systems
• can create advanced animation with focus on quality of character, and other character-driven elements.
• can rig a 3D-character or 3D-object for different specialised animation types end purposes
• can utilise animations techniques with focus on use in real time rendering engine

General competence

The student

• can give professional reasons for the decisions made during the development process both in writing and orally
• can plan, develop and produce content for VR/AR productions based on different criteria.
• can disseminate comprehensive independent work and master the discipline of expression

Contents

• Understand 3D model creation processes
• Learn industry standard 3D-applications
• Basics and semi-advance low polygonal modelling
• Basics and semi-advance high polygonal modelling
• Texture creation
• UV-mapping
• Practical creation of 2D and 3D assets for use interactive applications creation
• Advance features and good practice in building models for immersive systems
• Key frame animation techniques
• Rigging techniques for different types of models and purpose
• Rigging for AR applications
• Low and high poly model animation
• Animations for real time rendering engines
• Geometry conversion  and export Tools
• Conversion geometry to industry standard 3D-application and real time rendering engine
• Different type data transfer between instances of interactive applications

Organisation and teaching Methods

The course is organised as a combination of lectures, practical exercises, weekly hand-ins, self-study and supervision.

Teaching in plenary sessions and individual work/individual assignments.

Course requirements that must be approved before being eligible to sit the examination

• 2-4 individual assignments
• 80% attendance 

Examination

• 6 hour individual practical and written exam

Graded letter marks are used, from A – F, where E is the lowest pass grade.

The examination can be given in Norwegian.