ID312 3D DIJITAL MODELLING IN DESIGN
| Course Code: | 1250312 |
| 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 Dr. ALPER KARADOĞANER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will:
- be able to apply different 3D modelling approaches, especially regarding; form detailing, optimization and texturing
- understand multiple 3D modelling workflows and their tools as well as their place and use in 3D modelling processes
- know several modelling approaches regarding 2D and 3D textures
- know how to work 'hybrid', combining multple modelling approaches in a workflow
- understand surface modelling and hybrid modelling approach and tools regarding non-primitive shapes and details
- have a fundamental understanding of 3D parametric modelling
Course Content
Digital modelling tools for industrial design and modelling of form generations. Broadening perspective of surface modelling, nurbs modelling and solid modelling. Exercises of surface and solid modelling with various methods from physical model examples. Introduction to the parametric design tools and parametric modelling. Introduction to design and modelling of three-dimensional models and textures with parametric design tool. Review of various parametric modelling examples and
three-dimensional model examples.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- individually manage digital design processes.
- distinguish the characteristics of different modelling approaches and their relation to the design process.
- apply different approaches to complex modelling scenario's
- use specific modelling tools for both solid and surface based approaches.
- design and model 2D and 3D textures
- generate complex shapes and compositions
- work with assemblies and moving components
- apply principles of algorithmic modelling
- design and model towards fabrication and physical prototyping
- fabricate a computer model for physical prototyping and integrate this into their design processes.
- the essentials of importing and exporting geometry from and to other applications
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