Course detail

3D Models Making for Beginners

FaVU-13DPZAcad. year: 2023/2024

The course is intended to introduce students new to 3D modelling to the issues of working with 3D models using simple and specific 3D programs. In practical exercises, the course focuses on the basics of working with 3D models created using 3D editors (software), the basics of 3D scanning or obtaining the necessary data from web sources. The course introduces the use of 3D models in visualizations or in preparation for production with 3D technologies and overall introduces the learner to the basics of 3D spatial creation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

Department

Department of 3D Technology (K3D)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of working with a personal computer, patience and interest in 3D technology. Using students’ own PC is recommended.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit awarded based on attendance and completion of assignments.

Requiered attendance in lectures is 70%, workshops attendance is mandatory.

Aims

The course aims to introduce students to working with 3D models and the basics of modelling techniques in freely available 3D graphic editors. The course should provide with skils necessary fo creating models for use in visualizations and preparation for production with 3D technologies.

Students will gain a basic orientation of working with 3D models, their use in spatial and virtual creation. On the basis of practical exercises they will gain the necessary knowledge for their modification in freeware programs Autodesk Meshmixer, Daz 3D, 3DF Zephyr.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

Lecture

8 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

Syllabus

Getting informed about the course of teaching, handing over the resources for the necessary software (FaVU BUT)
Solving any problems with the software and familiarize to the concepts of 3D modelling. (FaVU BUT)
Autodesk Meshmixer - basic interface, introduction to tools. (online)
Autodesk Meshmixer - organic 3D modeling, 3D mesh optimization, import/export of 3D formats and their use (online)
Acquiring 3D models from Internet sources, editing and optimizing 3D meshes (online)
3D model presentation options, visualization, presenting 3D models on the web (online).
familiarize to 3D scanning methods available at FaVU BUT. (FaVU BUT)
Basics of photogrammetry, preparation of data, working with 3DF Zephyr software. (FaVU BUT)
Daz 3D - basic interface, human figure positioning, import/export of 3D model.
Daz 3D - model editing, animation of the human figure and export of the model from the animation. (online)
Presentation of students' 3D models and discussion on the use of 3D models. (online)
familiarize to the requirements for preparing 3D models for production using 3D technologies available at FaVU BUT. (online)
familiarize to the most used 3D programs and their use. (online)

Technological exercise

18 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Bc. Jiří Pec, DiS.