General provisions

The course is part of the minor field of study Expression in Convergent Media.

The course is part of the Bachelor program Game Design and Graphics, 180 Credits

Entry requirements

Expression with 3D Environment Art for Games 1, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

This course covers real time 3D-environments for digital games, with a focus on creating interactive environments. Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to:

• Create custom material networks and texture sets implementing optimisation techniques such as texture atlases,
• Create digital outdoor game environment elements that demonstrate knowledgeable use of artistic principles, and
• Discuss and implement visual elements within the game environment that enforce the aesthetic of the game and help guide the player in digital environments.

Content

The course constitutes a deepening with a focus on key aspects of more advanced environment art. The course content is structured with individual or group assignments which cover theoretical and practical application of both technical and artistic skillsets and knowledge. The content includes, but is not limited to:

• Procedural materials and textures,
• Reproduction of nature elements such as vegetation,
• Composition, lighting and staging applied to game environments,
• Sculpting and modelling of environments and,
• Implementation of outdoor environments in a game engine.

Instruction

This course combines classroom activities and individual study. Classroom activities are in the form of lectures and workshops.

The course is taught in English.

Assessment

Examination is in the form of practice based assignments and a final seminar. Grading is based on the degree to which the submissions demonstrate an understanding and application of the theoretical, technical and artistic content in the course as specified in the goals and requirements for each assignment.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.

Uppsala University does not accept cheating or plagiarism. Suspected incidents of cheating or plagiarism are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, which may issue a formal warning to the student or suspend the student from studies for a certain period.

NOTE: Only completed courses can count toward a degree.