Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (Volume 4 page 42)
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Note: Class size will be strictly limited to 16 places. Students will be selected on the basis of their academic record in Computers in Architecture 1 and 2, or have shown an enthusiasm and competence to study in this area.
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Bruce Duyshart and Jonathan Finkelstein.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed Computers in Architecture 1 and 2, or the equivalent.
Contact: Up to 4 hours of lectures and practical work per week.
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this subject students should:
- have an understanding of the concepts of computer aided modelling, rendering and animation;
- understand the methods by which a CAD system can be customised to suit individual user needs.
Content:
The course will cover a number of essential topics that are necessary for the mastery of computer-aided design including: Operating systems; basic customisation; programming with Lisp: 3 dimensional surface; modelling and solid modelling; cosine shading; photo-realistic rendering; animation.
Assessment:
Satisfactory completion of assigned project work to the equivalent of not more than 5,000 words, and participation in CADD studio work.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (Volume 4 page 42)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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