A number of advanced topics in motion design and character setup will be introduced to enable animation of assets, virtual cameras and actors. The focus of the unit is on the creation of polygonal geometry, shader application and lighting design. Professional software is used as a framework to introduce the asset development pipeline - from concept design to model. The unit introduces the design process used to build assets and sets for deployment in films and games, for product visualisation and for immersive display. The CGI unit is designed to introduce you to model development and computer graphics production. Engineers, architects and product designers are using the emerging technology for design visualisation and virtual prototyping.

In visual effects production models and frames of animation can now be pre-visualised and directed in real-time on set. Modern computer-generated imagery blurs the boundary of film production and games development.

Units you may not take alongside this oneĬontemporary Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) production combines elements of classic computer graphics pipelines with new and emerging games engine technology, and the fusion enables dynamic and real-time rendering. Students can take this unit in either their third or fourth year, and must also choose the Assessment Unit for their year group. Please note, this is the Teaching Unit for CGI. OR Masters Level Assessment Unit COMSM0076 CGI. Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units)ĮITHER Year 3 Assessment Unit COMS30059 CGI Experience of using CAD, a 3D software environment and/or a games engine would obviously be ideal - but not essential. Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units)Īn interest in graphics production and the creative design process is important.

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