Assignment briefQualification Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production – Games

Design

Unit number and title L3 Unit 66 3D Modelling - partial

Start date 20th April 2015

Deadline 19th June 2015

Assessor name Harry Arnold

Assignment title HA8 – Sidekick

The purpose of this assignment is for you to:Be able to devise 3D modelsBe able to create 3D models following industry practice

ScenarioHumans have always been intrigued with the idea of creating artificial life to assist with everyday existence.

You are going to conceive and design a robotic sidekick to accompany you through your avatar’s travels within the Linden Second Life community – www.secondlife.com. It can then be put up for sale within the SL Marketplace.

Your robot will need to be fully fleshed out in terms of its appearance, function and character.

You will develop a design pack and then realise this into a 3D prototype, managing the project carefully through each stage of the production process.

Work to be submitted

NewTek Modeler exercisesSchedule (weekly update minimum)Sidekick moodboardsSidekick ideas mapSidekick design packLegal and ethical checklistProduction Log (weekly update minimum)Presentation images of finished sidekick modelEvaluation

Tasks Grading Criteria Mapping

There is additional guidance that you will need to follow posted to Unit 66’s Moodle course and all evidence produced by you must be posted to your blog. Where you use the web to carry out your research make sure that you have cited all sources.

Task 1 – ScheduleRead the assignment carefully and reflect on your Newtek Lightwave Modeler work to date and the skills acquired in using traditional drawing techniques, photography, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Make sure that the NewTek LightWave tutorials have been completed and uploaded to Moodle to act as reference material. Create a schedule for the assignment. This is where you break down the tasks within the project from start to finish and put in some milestones. This document will need to be reviewed and updated at least once per week.

Remember that you are trying to generate thoroughly thought through ideas for 3D models showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

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Task 2 - ResearchProduce mood boards that explore existing robotic sidekicks and robotic technology. Source related imagery from as wide a range of sources as possible. Remember to cite all sources.

Remember that you are trying to generate thoroughly thought through ideas for 3D models showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

Unit 66P2, M2, D2

Task 3 – Ideas GenerationProduce an ideas map that explores what you would want from a sidekick. Consider its function and character. Write, draw and doodle.

Remember that you are trying to generate thoroughly thought through ideas for 3D models showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

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Task 4 – Design PackProduce a design pack that explains what your sidekick will look like. Remember to follow the principle of form follows function. I.e. what it looks like is directly affected by what it does. You will need to produce sketches of your sidekick design from the front, back and side.

Shoot any additional reference imagery and textures, make measurements and draw diagrams to provide you with the information you need to model your character and any context you wish to place it in. Your design pack will evolve as the modelling develops.

Check your work carefully, complete and sign the legal and ethical checklist.

Remember that you are trying to generate thoroughly thought through ideas for 3D models showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

Unit 66P2, M2, D2

Task 5 - ProductionYou will draw together the skills you have developed in carrying out the Newtek LightWave tutorials and follow your design pack to build your character in 3D. Remember to assign surfaces to your character as you create each element. Ensure that you save your work by date and incrementally. Record this whole process in a production log.

Remember to review your progress against your plan regularly and update as necessary. Annotated screenshots will be a useful form of evidence for your production log; showing the development of your character and working process.

Remember that you are trying to create 3D models to a technical quality that reflects near-professional standards following industry practice, showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

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Task 6 - PresentationLoad your character object into Layout, and then shoot a range of virtual photographs and render them out as high resolution Jpegs. You will need to include a brief character profile of your sidekick. Share your completed work to gain feedback.

Remember that you are trying to create 3D models to a technical quality that reflects near-professional standards following industry practice, showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

Unit 66P3, M3, D3

Task 7 - ReviewWrite an evaluation of your project. Use your plan, production log and blog posts to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your design process. Try to establish whether or not your finished product has achieved the aim of the project. Take into consideration anything said by interested parties.

Remember that you are trying to create 3D models to a technical quality that reflects near-professional standards following industry practice, showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

Unit 66P3, M3, D3

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Unit 66: 3D ModellingP1 summarise accurately theory and applications of 3D with some appropriate use of subject terminology. [IE]

M1 explain theory and applications of 3D with reference to detailed illustrative examples and with generally correct use of subject terminology.

D1 comprehensively explain theory and applications of 3D with elucidated examples and consistently using subject terminology correctly.

P2 generate outline ideas for 3D models working within appropriate conventions and with some assistance.[CT; SM]

M2 generate detailed ideas for 3D models showing some imagination and with only occasional assistance.

D2 generate thoroughly thought through ideas for 3D models showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

P3 create 3D models following industry practice, working within appropriate conventions and with some assistance.[CT; SM; RL]

M3 create 3D models to a good technical standard following industry practice, showing some imagination and with only occasional assistance.

D3 create 3D models to a technical quality that reflects near-professional standards following industry practice, showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

:PLTS: This summary references where applicable, in the square brackets, the elements of the personal,learning and thinking skills applicable in the pass criteria. It identifies opportunities for learners to demonstrateeffective application of the referenced elesments of the skills.