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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Design and plan a 3-D model
   • Research and collect a portfolio of reference material
   • Present the portfolio of collected reference material
   • Use reference material to develop and design a modelling plan
2. Use suitable geometry surface for models
   • Research the different types of geometry to select the most suitable for a 3-D model
   • Clearly document the selected geometry choice
   • Explain, justify and demonstrate the reasons for the selected geometry choice
   • Apply the selected geometry choice to 3-D model
   • Make changes to the geometry selection where necessary
3. Analyse the resource material to construct and apply a suitable topology
   • Construct and test a topology plan using chosen concept development software
   • Explain or demonstrate the reason for choosing a particular modelling method
   • Assess and refine the topology plan with the client and relevant personnel
4. Construct a 3-D model
   • Use a modelling plan to construct the model, in the chosen 3-D modelling and animation software
   • Build the model, according to specifications
   • Present the near-finished product to the relevant personnel
   • Accept feedback to incorporate into the final design
   • Assess and refine the model with clients and the relevant personnel
   • Compose a report on the experience of working on a 3-D model

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

research and build a portfolio of reference material

prepare a topology plan for a 3-D model design using:

appropriate industry terminology

appropriate geometry surfaces

concept development software

feedback from others to refine the plan

use software to construct an advanced 3-D model according to plan, and use feedback from others to refine the model.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline methods of sourcing reference material

summarise the key aspects of a modelling plan

discuss geometry surfaces, including:

NURBS

Sub-D

Polygon

T-splines

explain the digital model development process

explain the technology requirements and human resources required to create 3-D models, and their respective skills

explain box, edge-loop and patch modelling

summarise the capabilities and constraints of 3-D modelling packages

outline why it is important to schedule each production component

explain features of topology plans

discuss the uses of storyboards and scripts.

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