天美传媒 College

3D Design

Course Description

Unleash your imaginative prowess as you delve into the realms of design processes, modifications, and prototypes across captivating domains such as Product and Car Design, Architecture, Interiors, Costumes, Sets, and Props. Elevate your creative journey with hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of design principles, both from an industry standpoint and a theoretical angle. This is taught through both practical鈥檚, digital 3D modelling and traditional sketchbook work.

Embark on your artistic pursuits within the vibrant atmosphere of our dedicated Art and Design studios, where innovation knows no bounds. Immerse yourself in the dynamic 3D Design and Technology studio, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and tools, providing a secure and inspiring space for you to hone your skills and unleash your artistic experiments. Your creative potential awaits, ready to be explored in this dynamic and supportive environment tailored just for you. Would you like to see behind the scenes?

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Course Content

Year 1:

Skill Building Phase
Personal Architecture Project - Concept 2050:

Year 2:

Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of A Level Grade)
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40% of A Level Grade

Skills Gained

You will take part in 3D Design skills workshops looking at:

Architectural drawing, modelling and CAD
Product and Transportation design
Concept Art, Digital Painting and Traditional Sketching
Woodwork, Metalwork, Armoury and Ceramics
Digital sculpture, 3D Printing and Laser cutting
Jewellery design, Craft Arts and Sculpture
3D animation through Blender, Sketchup and Photoshop

This will help you discover the type of 3D practitioner you are. You will then apply the skills you have learned in briefs using research, development of ideas and refinement to finished pieces. All work is carried out in sketchbooks, with additional sampling and making. You will cover a range of techniques including use of tools and machinery such as fully equipped design and engineering workshop, hand and industrial

machines, traditional tools, welding gear and digital fabrication technologies. More advanced techniques and skills are also taught and developed including CAD processes including Photoshop, Blender, Sketchup, Twilight, AR, VR. Lightburn, Sculptris, Zbrush and Substance painter.

Pathways

University Courses:

Architecture BA/BSc
Interior Architecture / Designer
聽Concept Car Design (Automotive Design)
Product Design
Engineering
Sculpture
Set and Theatre Design
Craft Design
Concept Art
Video Game Concept Art
Video Game Design
Fine Art
Animation
Illustration
Landscape Architecture
Art Foundation
Jewellery Design
Marine Design (sea craft)

Career Pathways:

Architect
Interior Designer / Architect
Garden / Landscape Architect
Game Design
Product Designer
Car and Transportation Designer
Concept Artist 鈥� Film, Game, Book
Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineer
Ai prompt engineer

鈼� Trend Forecasting 鈼� Own Business: Maker / Designer / Artist 鈼� Trades 鈥� Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Decorator 鈼� Carpenter 鈼� Armoury, costume and leatherwork 鈼� Jewellery Designer 鈼� Teacher/Lecturer

Assessment Method

Coursework: sketchbooks and final pieces

Practical exam in the 3D Design Workshop

Subject Enrichments

Cross Departmental New York Trip: Art and Performing Arts
Trips to MOSI, Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Partnership with Architecture and Building companies
Industry Speakers: hear from people about their careers in 3D through the Concept 2050 project
Alumni talks and portfolio guidance: get in to your top university choice
Live briefs and competition opportunities