This module will guide students through the skills and procedures needed in a professional architectural visualisation context. The programme of study will compare the available software packages used in industry and will provide students with a hands-on ability to model, texture, light and render architectural visualisations. Through a series of exercises advancing in complexity, by the end of this module successful students will be able to create a portfolio of realistic digital architectural models and images appropriate for a range of target industries and applications.
Contact hours: 60
Private Study hours: 240
Total hours: 300
Main assessment methods
Portfolio of architectural visualisation images (100%)
Re-assessment methods
Like-for-like.
Indicative Reading List
Ablan, D. (2002). Digital Cinematography and Directing (Indianapolis, New Riders)
Cusson, R & Cardoso, J. (2009). Realistic Architectural Vizualisation with 3DS MAX and Mental Ray:
Second edition (Amsterdam, London, Focal Press)
Daniele, T. (2008). Poly-Modelling with 3DS Max: Thinking Outside of the Box (Burlington, Focal
Press)
Murdock, K. (2009). 3DS MAX 2010 Bible. Indianapolis: Wiley Publishing.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to demonstrate:
1 A systematic understanding and knowledge of the wide range of skills and procedures required in digital modelling, texturing, lighting and rendering within a professional
architectural context
2 A comprehensive understanding the role of digital visualisation in an architectural context
3 The ability to critically appraise the quality of rendered architectural imagery required within a professional context, and understand how their work fits within this
4 A critical awareness of the issues/problems raised by the application of the range of software programmes available, with advanced ability of 3D Studio Max in particular
5 The ability to create and develop a portfolio of architectural visualisation imagery to a professional standard
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to demonstrate:
1 An ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions
clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
2 An ability to continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a professional level using industry-standard software
3 A comprehensive ability to use 3D modelling software to explore digital form and space
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