Engineering

This module provides students with an understanding of the concepts and theories of three-dimensional (3D) modelling and animation. The workshop-style sessions will help them to better understand the process and fundamentals of how digital 3D models and animations are produced. The students will acquire skill-sets in modelling, lighting, special effects, and scene composition through a project.

It will be conducted within a duration of 40 hours with a class size of 20.

Aims of AEM

• teach and facilitate students to work in 3D space
• equip students with an understanding of the process and the fundamentals of how animation software tools work
• take students through a complete 3D animation project cycle

Note: This module can be conducted during the vacation period, throughout the semester, or during both periods. Arrangements can be made with the school.

Students should be able to:

• understand the concept of 3D space
• learn to use an industry grade 3D software to create 3D models
• apply different colours and textures to their models to make them more realistic and life-like
• use emitters to create special effects such as snow and explosions
• use lighting objects to create shadows and glowing effects for more interesting scenes
• learn the use of camera angles, positions and its relations to the 3D objects as viewed by audience
• composite scenes
• learn how to create outputs in different video formats, such as high definition and DVD format.
• use video editing software to produce a video from different animated scenes

Students will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Class participation - 5% (Individual)
• Lab works - 30% (Individual)
• Project - 60% (of which 10% is for group work)
• Quiz - 5% (Individual)

Students are required to:

• attend at least 80% of the lessons and
• obtain a pass mark of at least 50% upon completion of the module.

This module introduces the use of hand tools and standard laboratory equipment for the construction of electronic prototypes. Some of the things students will learn include the identifying of basic electronic components, the use of standard laboratory equipment, the application of soldering and de-soldering techniques for both through hole and surface mount components, and wire wrapping techniques. Students can learn to construct simple prototypes using a Vero board and wire wrapping techniques. With the knowledge learnt, students are required to construct simple electronic projects using the Vero board and the printed circuit board (PCB).

It will be conducted within a duration of 40 hours with a class size of 20.

Aims of AEM

This AEM aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills in using hand tools and standard laboratory equipment for the construction of electronic prototypes.

Students should be able to:

• use simple lab tools and equipment
• set up and use  the electronic  equipments to make measurements
• identify the passive and active electronic components
• apply wire wrapping and unwrapping techniques
• apply soldering and de-soldering techniques on through hole components and surface mount components:
• construct an integrated stereo amplifier unit
• assemble a wireless transmitter and receiver units; the transmitter and receiver system allows users to switch any appliance on or off

Students will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Assignment - 10%
• Lab test - 15%
• Lab work - 20%
• Projects - 50%

Students are required to:

• attend at least 80% of the lessons and
• obtain a pass mark of at least 50% upon completion of the module.