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Course Catalog 1999/2000


Human Work Science

ARG007 Geometric Modelling/Computer Aided Design 6.0 ECTS credits

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LANGUAGE:English/Swedish

EXAMINER
Magnus Fredriksson Univ adj


PREREQUISITES


COURSE AIM
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of the underlying concepts and insight into
various computer based methods for geometric modelling and visual simulation of surfaces, objects, environments, and lighting in the development of product design. Basic skills in the use of modern computer systems for product development are gained through different exercises in ALIAS.


CONTENTS
Description of IRIX and ALIAS (10%). Structure, commands, and functions.
Basic modelling (75%). Construction assignments.
Characteristics of surfaces (5%). Colour, texture, pattern, transparency etc.
Fundamentals of lighting arrangements and the building of environments and ÓstudiosÓ (5%).
Rendering and handling of pictres (5%). Size of pictures, transportation, printing with different technics.


TEACHING
The teaching mainly consists of lectures and computer based construction assignments. Taking part in construction assignments is manadatory

EXAMINATION
Course grade scale: Fail, Pass.
The student has to be present and carry out the modelling and construction assignments to be approved. The course grades are fail, and pass.

COURSE GRADE SCALE: Fail, Pass

ITEMS/CREDITS
6.00ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE


Valid for the academic year 1999/2000.

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