Module Details

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Title Product Visualisation and Simulation 1
Code ENGG221
Coordinator Dr BI Salem Bernard
Civil Engineering and Industrial Design
B.Salem-Bernard@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 5 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

  • To teach the principles of virtual reality systems, visualisation techniques and simulation practice to an introductory level.

  • To give an appreciation of the role that visualisation and simulation plays in the development of new or existing products to an introductory level.


  • Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate an introductory knowledge and understanding of modern product visualisation and simulation techniques.

    On successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to deploy basic techniques to produce introductory level product visualisation and simulation.

    On successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to design and construct a basic virtual environment.


    Syllabus

    Introductory level lectures, research exercises and hands-on workshops in the following:

    • Overview of application areas.
    • Virtual reality, Virtual reality systems, Realtime computergraphics
    • Visualisation and simulation techniques – a basicintroduction
    • Virtual Reality, Visualisation and Simulation Systems
    • The virtual environment, The computer environment, VR, VIS& SIM technology, Modes of interaction
    • Introduction to some of the VR, VIS & SIM Hardware: Sensor hardware, Display Systems, Acoustic hardware,Integrated VR systems.
    • Introduction to some of the VR, VIS & SIM Software: Modelling of virtual worlds, Simulation, VR toolkits, Photoshop,Corel Draw, Fluent, Pro/Mechanica, Dyna3D, Cobra, VRML, Moldflow, 3DS Max
    • 3D Computer Graphics
    • The virtual world space, Persp ective projection, Stereovision, 3D clipping, Colour theory, 3D modelling,
    • Illumination models,Shading algorithms, Hidden surface removal, Realism
    • Geometrical Transforms & Techniques
    • 2D digital image creation, manipulation and presentationtechniques
    • Animating the Virtual Environment Animating the Virtual Environment Animating the Virtual Environment Animating the Virtual Environment
    • Introduction to animation, The dynamics of numbers, Free-form deformation
    • The human factors involved: Perception, Persistence of vision, Stereopsis, Sound perception, Equilibrium.
    • Physical Simulation

     

     

     

     


    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Lecture -

    Laboratory Work -


    Teaching Schedule

      Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
    Study Hours 20

        24

        44
    Timetable (if known)              
    Private Study 106
    TOTAL HOURS 150

    Assessment

    EXAM Duration Timing
    (Semester)
    % of
    final
    mark
    Resit/resubmission
    opportunity
    Penalty for late
    submission
    Notes
                 
    CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
    (Semester)
    % of
    final
    mark
    Resit/resubmission
    opportunity
    Penalty for late
    submission
    Notes
    Coursework  20 Hours  Wk12 Semester One  50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 
    Coursework  20 Hours  Wk12 Semester Two  50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Coursework instructions will be given in class. The first assignment will concentrate on the development of a virtual world. The second assignment will concentrate on the development of a showcase virtual scene for new product development. 

    Recommended Texts

    Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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