OVERVIEW

The course provides students of Nautical Product Design with the tools needed to generate objects through the use of the computer, starting from the two-dimensional representation up to the three-dimensional and photo-realistic one. The reference software is Rhinoceros which can be used in the Educational version.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching aims to develop the ability to represent objects through the use of the computer and, in particular, to develop an advanced training in 3D computer graphics. It also provides an in-depth analysis of the possible problems that a designer may encounter when communicating their projects through the use of three-dimensional modeling and rendering software.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course consists of a theoretical part and a laboratory part with weekly reviews and checks. The educational objective of the teaching is to acquire the different ways of representing objects through the Rhinoceros software: dimensioned technical drawing, three-dimensional modeling, creation of photo-realistic images. The first part of the teaching is structured on the two-dimensional construction of objects, the second part on the study of curves and surfaces in three-dimensionality, while in the third part the drawings will be translated into photo-realistic images that will allow you to communicate ideas, projects and products. The expected results are those of an advanced understanding of three-dimensional space and the management and analysis of complex curves and surfaces. It is also required to understand and apply the main commands for the creation of photo-realistic and post-produced images. It is also expected the ability to process a rendering using the V-Ray plug-in (or other compatible ones) to create photorealistic scenes of interiors and exteriors. After completing the course, the student will be able to represent objects in their complexity and according to various techniques (two-dimensional technical drawing, wireframe representation, photo-realistic image and contextualized rendering).

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of descriptive geometry, orthogonal projections and principles of technical drawing.

TEACHING METHODS

Teaching is carried out through lectures by the teacher and practical exercises in the form of a laboratory. The lectures aim to provide the theoretical basis, to deepen topics related to the topics covered and to prepare students to face the exercises to be carried out. The exercises aim to put into practice the key topics of the course, through an in-depth study of the reference software.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The topics on which the lessons and exercises will focus are mainly five: dimensioned technical drawing; study and analysis of curves; study, creation and analysis of complex surfaces; creation of photo-realistic images; post-production of previously created images. Each topic will be covered through lectures and practical exercises that will allow you to better learn the theoretical concepts illustrated.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The variety and complexity of the topics covered requires detailed and timely bibliographic references that will be provided during the teaching activities. These consist of software manuals, tutorials, web pages, industry blogs, YouTube channels, official social pages, industry magazines, representation and communication textbooks. The bibliography is updated regularly and uploaded to the Aulaweb university exchange platform.
Knowledge of the contents of the following texts is considered useful:
- Rhinoceros 3D and Nurbs modeling, authors D. Nale and F. Caraccia
- Rhinoceros for professionals, author D. Nale

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

To take the exam, it is necessary to have delivered all the exercises requested weekly. One week before the chosen exam session, the student must present a digital book containing the exercises and the processes learned from two-dimensional to three-dimensional to rendering. On the day of the exam, the understanding of the topics covered during the theoretical lessons will be verified through a multiple-choice test.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assessment consists of the overall examination of the papers submitted during the semester, those present in the final book, and the skills and competences acquired.
On the day of the exam, the student must demonstrate that he or she knows how to choose the most appropriate commands and strategy to solve problems related to two-dimensional drawing, three-dimensional modeling, and rendering.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students with disabilities or DSA can request compensatory/dispensatory measures for the exam.