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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.

Billable Contact Hours: 6

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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:

  1. Develop and use customizable Marking menus and Shelves in the given time allowed.
  2. Develop an understanding of the Pallet menu in the given time.
  3. 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

  1. Develop an understanding of modeling theory in the time allowed.
  2. Develop curve tools to develop surface in the given time.
  3. 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:

  1. Identify the Multi-lister to create shaders and lights in the given time allowed.
  2. Develop the Hardware shader menu in the time allowed.
  3. 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:

  1. Develop objects using Alias’s animation tools in the given time allowed.
  2. Identify local pivots and axis’s to animate in the time allowed.
  3. 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:

  1. Identify background data in the time allowed.
  2. Demonstrate the creation of background data within the time allowed.
  3. Demonstrate customization of background data in the time allowed.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

  1. Pre - Test
  2. Introduction to Alias Studio
  3. Classroom Procedures
  4. Modeling Menus
  5. Animation Menus
  6. Surface Creation
  7. Modifying Surface
  8. Sketch to Model
  9. Final Project
Primary Faculty
Carlson, James
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Thero, Laura
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

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


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