| Course ID: | IAK-SE>VLAO |
| Course title: | VISUALIZATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE OBJECTS |
| Semester: | 2 / Spring |
| ECTS: | 4 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 15 / 30 hours |
| Field of study: | Landscape Architecture |
| Study cycle: | 1st cycle |
| Type of course: | optional |
| Prerequisites: | Information Technologies, Computer Aided Design |
| Contact person: | dr inż. Łukasz Pardela; lukasz.pardela@upwr.edu.pl |
| Short description: | The student after completing the course should acquire skills in the Autodesk 3d Studio Max 2019+ for the stage of creation of three dimensional drawings including modeling, materials, texturing to the stage of creating and light settings for commercial projects of visualizations of the landscape architecture objects in communication with client. |
| Full description: | Practical and theoretical classes. Introduction to the Autodesk 3D Studio Max 2020+ and the user interface. Software environment characteristics. User settings, navigation and tools. Working with files and objects. Working with layers. Importing and exporting of files from the AutoCAD and other additional software. Real world measurements based on reference sources. Basics of modeling of landscape architecture objects (shade structures, benches, railings, stairs, etc.). Working with the stock and basic modifications of the 3D objects. Terrain modeling. Material edition and custom shades settings. Creating of materials, textures and applying the UVW mapping. Lightning types and sources. Scene preparation with camera settings to maximize final renderings. Renderer settings for landscape exteriors in Arnold (and Mental Ray) rendering modules. |
| Bibliography: | Bibliography: 1. Autodesk 3ds 2019 Max Complete Reference Guide, Kelly R. Murdock, SDC Publications, 2019, 1250 p. 2. Autodesk 3DS MAX User Reference 3. Autodesk 3DS MAX Sample files Complementary/optional: 1. WWW |
| Learning outcomes: | Knowledge: Student knows and understands: the techniques of visualizing ideas and landscape architecture projects, the description of the three-dimensional space, a specific range of issues related to technological development. Skills: Student is capable to use different techniques (including the graphics |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | grade obtained at classes (75%), timely delivery of assignments (25%). |