Study Guide

Objective

3D Graphics

3D Graphics

Learning Goals for the Study Period (Course)
Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to have a more advanced competence to:

• Use essential tools, techniques, and principles of 3D modelling needed for creating graphics for games.
• Understand the basics of creating, shaping, and detailing 3D objects through hands-on projects in modelling, texturing, and lighting.
• Create textures for games and understand how they are optimised for 3D applications.
• Be familiar with the concept of 3D animation and be able to create 3D animations.
• Understand and apply the concept of LOD (Level of Detail) to improve rendering performance.
• Understand the implications of design choices on performance and energy consumption.
• Understand the direct connection between performance optimisation and energy consumption in 3D applications.

Content

Student work, lectures and assignments

Qualifications

None

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1 (pass)
The student
- participates in the course according to the mandatory attendance requirements
- completes assignments and receives a passing grade
- understand the basic contents of the course of studies
- cooperates in group assignments

Grade 2 (fair)
The student
- participates in the course
- hands in the required assignments
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently
- cooperates in group assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3 (good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently
- adds value to the learning environment in group assignments

Grade 4 (very good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- submits assigned tasks on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- demonstrates development of their professional identity
- adds value to the learning environment in group projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5 (excellent)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assigned tasks independently and demonstrates initiative
- submits assigned tasks on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- demonstrates development of their professional identity
- adds value to the learning environment in group projects
- masters the course content and applies the knowledge in their own work