PRDE 1820 - Alias Principles

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: PRDE 1010

This course provides an introduction to Alias Studio Tools. Students will learn to convert a 2D sketch, develop a 3D math model, and animate the models they have completed. On completion of the course, students will be prepared to take a product from the sketch phase to a finished product that is rendered and ready for presentation to the customer.

Contact Hours: 6

South Campus

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will effectively navigate and utilize the Alias User Interface..

Objectives: Using the Alias user interface the learner will:

Develop and use customizable Marking menus and Shelves in the given time allowed.
Develop an understanding of the Pallet menu in the given time.
Identify how to navigate both perspective and orthographic 3D space in the time provided.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will use the basic modeling functions in Alias.

Objectives: Using the basic modeling functions in Alias the learner will

Develop an understanding of modeling theory in the time allowed.
Develop curve tools to develop surface in the given time.
Identify surface tools to develop a 3D model in the given time allowed.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will use the Rendering interface in Alias.

Objectives: Using the Rendering interface in Alias, the learner will:

Identify the Multi-lister to create shaders and lights in the given time allowed.
Develop the Hardware shader menu in the time allowed.
Identify basic rendering theory in the given time allowed.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will use animation in Alias

Objectives: Using the animation interface in Alias the learner will:

Develop objects using Alias’s animation tools in the given time allowed.
Identify local pivots and axis’s to animate in the time allowed.
Develop animations using the time slider window from the given time allowed.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will use the surface construction functions in Alias.

Objectives: Using the surface construction functions in Alias the learner will: Develop and use selected customized tool bars, modeling the part within the time allowed. Use selected menus, modeling the part within the time allowed. Use selected options, modeling the part within the time allowed.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will use the sketch interpretation interface in Alias.

Objectives: Using the sketch interpretation interface in Alias, the learner will:

Identify background data in the time allowed.
Demonstrate the creation of background data within the time allowed.
Demonstrate customization of background data in the time allowed.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Pre - Test
Introduction to Alias Studio
Classroom Procedures
Modeling Menus
Animation Menus
Surface Creation
Modifying Surface
Sketch to Model
Final Project

Primary Faculty
Carlson, James
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Hinrichsen, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088