Description
This course explores 3-dimensional modelling as it applies
to Product Design. The primary objective of this course is for each student to
understand the technology used in 3-D modelling, define the most popular types
of 3-D modelling software and understand how computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
information is derived from 3-D models.
Objectives
The course will also expose students to the benefits of
combining 3-D modelling techniques with CAM capabilities to ensure that the
objects or product can be manufactured as modelled.
Content
The course content will entail the creation of CAD models
within the metrics of scale, proportion and element relationships. CAD models
shall be developed within the constraints of cost, time, size, style and
manufacturing methods, distinguishing between various CAD software, including
Rhino, Sketchup, Solid Thinking, AUTOCAD, Blender, Revit and various CAM
methods, including 3D printing, modelling and rendering of product components
using CAD/CAM and display them in a final CAD exhibition.
Mode of Delivery
Lessons will be delivered through lectures, demonstrations
and laboratory tutorials.
Reading List
- Tufte, E.R. (1997) Visual Explanations: Images
and Qualities, Evidence and Narrative. Cheshire, Graphics Press.
- Clement, F. A. (2007) Computer-aided
Three-dimensional Modeling with Rhinoceros: The easy way out Vol. 1. CA Oxford
Publishers Kumasi, Ghana. ISBN:
9988-8222-6-X
- Möller, T., Haines, E., & Hoffman, N. (2008)
Real-time Rendering. Wellesley, Massachusetts. A.K. Peters.
- Tal, D. (2013). Rendering in SketchUp: From
Modelling to Presentation for Architecture, Landscape architecture and Interior
Design. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Birn, J. (2014) Digital Lighting &
Rendering. San Francisco. New Riders Publishing.
- Clement, F. A. (2014). Computer-aided
three-dimensional modeling with Rhinoceros: The easy way out Vol. 3. CA Oxford
International Publishing, Kumasi. ISBN: 9988-8223-7-5, 106 pages.
- Zeman, N. B. (2014). Essential
Skills for 3D Modeling, Rendering, and Animation. United
Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
- Bryden, D. (2014). CAD and Rapid
Prototyping for Product Design. United Kingdom: Laurence King
Publishing.
- Jo, J. L. (n.d.). KeyShot 3D
Rendering: Showcase Your 3D Models and Create Hyperrealistic Images with
KeyShot in the Fastest and Most Efficient Way
Possible. Germany: Packt Pub.
- Sannino, C. (2019). Chiaroscuro
with V-Ray. Lighting techniques, Materials and Exercises for Photorealistic
Rendering. Italy: GC Edizioni.
- Bi, Z., Wang, X. (2020). Computer
Aided Design and Manufacturing. United Kingdom: Wiley.
