ARCH 6400 - 3D Digital Animation and Multimedia

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
This course provides students the opportunity to learn and practice effective design presentation techniques through computer generated 3D modeling, rendering, animation and compilation of audiovisual elements through digital editing. This course highlights animation and presentation techniques through a series of projects. The course also focuses on creation of an architectural documentary with information through various audiovisual graphics. From given exercises and projects, students will be expected to
learn 3D modeling, lighting, texturing, and animation. By the end of the semester students will be expected to utilize the skills for animation projects highlighting features of a structure and creating documentary on a topic related to architecture.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain knowledge of geometrical and generative concepts related to digital design.
• Explorethe role of information in design, project representation and information processing and its impact on working modes in design and construction
• Explore concepts of digital collaboration among the various design professions
• Experiment with new digital fabrication technologies