Module #1 Introduction to Advanced 3D Environment Design Overview of the course, importance of advanced techniques in 3D environment design, and setting up the required software and tools.
Module #2 Advanced Modeling Techniques Exploring advanced modeling techniques such as NURBS, subdivision surfaces, and poly modeling for creating complex environment assets.
Module #3 Level of Detail (LOD) and Optimization Understanding the importance of LOD and optimization techniques for efficient environment design and performance.
Module #4 Material Creation and Shading Advanced material creation techniques using PBR, shaders, and textures to create realistic environment materials.
Module #5 Lighting Design Principles Understanding lighting design principles, including color theory, contrast, and layered lighting for immersive environment design.
Module #6 Advanced Lighting Techniques Exploring advanced lighting techniques such as volumetric lighting, god rays, and lens flares for realistic environment lighting.
Module #7 Atmospheric and Weather Effects Creating realistic atmospheric and weather effects, including fog, mist, and dynamic weather systems.
Module #8 Environmental Storytelling Techniques for using environment design to tell a story, including prop placement, set dressing, and narrative elements.
Module #9 Modular Environment Design Designing and building modular environments for efficient level creation and gameplay design.
Module #10 Procedural Environment Generation Introduction to procedural environment generation using algorithms and scripts for creating dynamic environments.
Module #11 Terrain Generation and Landscape Design Creating realistic terrain and landscapes using heightmaps, erosion, and sedimentation techniques.
Module #12 Water and Ocean Simulation Simulating realistic water and ocean effects, including waves, foam, and buoyancy.
Module #13 Vegetation and Foliage Simulation Creating realistic vegetation and foliage using scripted plants, wind, and collision detection.
Module #14 Destruction and Debris Simulation Simulating realistic destruction and debris using physics, rigidbody dynamics, and particle effects.
Module #15 Dynamic Environment Props and Set Dressing Creating dynamic environment props and set dressing using physics, animation, and scripting techniques.
Module #16 Advanced 3D Scanning and Photogrammetry Using 3D scanning and photogrammetry techniques to capture real-world environments and create detailed 3D models.
Module #17 Environmental Audio Design Designing and implementing immersive environmental audio, including 3D sound, reverb, and ambiance.
Module #18 Optimization for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Optimizing 3D environments for VR and AR, including performance, rendering, and interaction techniques.
Module #19 Collision and Physics-Based Design Designing environments with collision and physics in mind, including gameplay implications and challenges.
Module #20 Scripting and Automation in 3D Environment Design Using scripting languages and automation techniques to streamline 3D environment design and creation.
Module #21 Collaboration and Pipeline Development Best practices for collaboration and pipeline development in 3D environment design, including file management and version control.
Module #22 Stylized Environment Design Creating stylized environments using non-photorealistic rendering, cel-shading, and other artistic techniques.
Module #23 Architectural and Interior Design Principles Applying architectural and interior design principles to 3D environment design, including proportion, scale, and functionality.
Module #24 Game Engine-Specific Techniques Exploring game engine-specific techniques and tools for 3D environment design, including Unity and Unreal Engine.
Module #25 Case Studies and Project Development Applying advanced techniques to real-world projects, including environment design challenges and solutions.
Module #26 Advanced 3D Environment Design Tools and Software Exploring advanced 3D environment design tools and software, including Houdini, Maya, and 3ds Max.
Module #27 Virtual Production and 3D Environment Design The role of 3D environment design in virtual production, including film, television, and animation.
Module #28 Real-Time 3D Environment Design Designing and implementing real-time 3D environments for interactive applications and live events.
Module #29 Accessibility and Inclusivity in 3D Environment Design Designing 3D environments with accessibility and inclusivity in mind, including color blindness and disability considerations.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Techniques in 3D Environment Design career
