? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : ACE-5-ACE

This course introduces some of the techniques used in digital design: three dimensional modelling, simple computer animation, image rendering, and the preparation of material suitable for publishing on the World Wide Web. The course consists of lectures, demonstrations, and practical project work.

? Keywords : CAD digital media design

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Home subject area

Architecture, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Block 1 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Tuesday 14:00 17:00 Central Lecture Thursday 14:00 17:00 Central

Ability to use applications for modelling, image manipulation, and basic animation. Ability to prepare web content. Ability to engage in a creative task within tightly constrained bounds and to present the outcome to conform to precise specifications. Ability to interpret and apply a set of requirements pertaining to a design task.

2 assignment submissions worth 50% each

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Leigh-anne Pieterse
Tel : (0131 6)50 2306
Email : l.a.pieterse@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Richard Coyne
Tel : (0131 6)50 2332
Email : Richard.Coyne@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ace.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/