ID434 PROCEDURAL 3D MODELING AND DESIGN
| Course Code: | 1250434 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Industrial Design |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer CEM ÖZCAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
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Learn procedural and non-destructive 3D design workflows.
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Develop expertise in creating flexible design systems for fast iteration, revision, and automation.
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Understand parametric techniques for modeling, shading, and rendering.
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Create portfolio-worthy projects showcasing technical and creative skills.
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Experience solving real-world design problems with procedural design techniques.
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Prepare for professional scenarios, including fast-paced ideation and design revision demands.
Course Content
This course focuses on tcaching procedural and non-destructive 3D design workflows. Students will learn node-based design systems, procedural modeling, and shading and rendering techniques. The course emphasizes using software to automate and optimize 3D design processes.
The primary goal is to apply procedural and iterative workflows effectively in educational and professional contexts.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will learn the processes behind non destructive workflows. They will be able to create design systems that output fast and unique iterations based on user set parameters and generated content. They will learn using procedural modeling, shading and rendering techniques.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Creative problem definition, developing solution-oriented ideas, critical thinking and creating solution proposals by synthesizing the knowledge gained | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Planning, managing and conducting the design process | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Planning and carrying out design-oriented research and transferring the results to the design process | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Thinking with basic design and visual organization elements and principles and being able to apply ideas in two and three dimensions | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Identifying the user's needs, predicting their expectations and integrating them into the design process | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Ability to work individually and to conduct team-work | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Understanding the relationship of the Industrial Design field with different disciplines and being able to carry out interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Ability to communicate in international mediums using a foreign language and follow the professional agenda | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Developing an independent, lifelong learning approach by being aware of the ever-changing contexts of design | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Being aware of the socio-cultural, socio-economic and environmental context in design and considering the benefit of society and the environment | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Ability to interpret the issues related to art and culture affecting the historical development of industrial design on the local and global scale | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Having knowledge about business models, ethical principles, and laws and regulations that should be followed in professional practice | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Knowing the materials and production technology within the scope of Industrial Design and using them in the design process | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Having command of technological developments in the field of industrial design, being able to use the necessary technological tools | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Being able to present design ideas and solutions with relevant communication tools and methods | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution