Short course description
Short course description
Content of the short-term learning experience
The course entitled "Conceptual 3D Surface Modelling" is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the conceptual 3D surface modelling and to develop practical skills for modelling in programs such as Rhinoceros 3D (with the addition of Grasshopper) or Autodesk Fusion 360.
In the theoretical part, participants will gain fundamental knowledge of modelling with freeform NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline) surfaces and subdivision surface modeling (Sub-D modelling). Emphasis will be placed on understanding the concepts, mathematical foundations, and practical application of these techniques in 3D surface design. The practical part of the training will involve various exercises where participants will actively engage in 3D modelling of freeform surfaces and Sub-D surface modelling. They will use software tools such as Rhinoceros 3D with the addition of Grasshopper or Autodesk Fusion 360 to gain practical skills and experience in creating complex 3D models.
The course concludes with an independent project assignment, where participants will utilize their newly acquired knowledge and skills to create a specific 3D model.
Coordinator of the short-term learning experience
Coordinator of the short-term learning experience
Assistant Professor Dr. Jasmin Kaljun
is the head of the Master's degree programme in Product Design at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor. His research and teaching focus on introducing creative approaches to product design and development, grounded in ergonomic and aesthetic principles and supported by computer-aided design. He places particular emphasis on the implementation of advanced computer technologies and the development of tailored approaches to conceptual 3D modelling in the Rhinoceros 3D software package and computer visualization in the process of developing new products. His focus lies primarily on freeform surface modelling techniques, subdivision surface modelling, and object-oriented parametric modelling of complex shapes using the Grasshopper software tool.
Other instructors
Other instructors
Assist. Prof. Dr. Andrej Cupar
an assistant at the Laboratory for Product Design within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maribor, is deeply involved in the realm of 3D. His research and teaching work primarily encompasses concepts related to 3D modeling, 3D scanning, 3D prototyping, and the processing and preparation of 3D models using various software tools. Notably, he works with Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper, where conceptual 3D modeling takes place, and SolidWorks, which involves a further, typically more technically oriented 3D modeling process.
Objectives and competences
Objectives and competences
Within the framework of the course, participants will acquire competencies that will enable them to independently create complex 3D surface models and modify them accordingly to the requirements in the design development phase. Participants will be able to independently construct 3D models using subdivision surface modeling, convert them into surface models, and export them to selected CAD modeling software as volumetric models. The acquired competencies will be demonstrated by participants through the preparation and presentation of an independent project assignment.
Prerequisites for enrolling
Prerequisites for enrolling
The course is intended for development engineers who typically encounter challenges addressed by conceptual 3D surface modelling in their work. Teachers of technical subjects in the field of computer-aided design, 3D modelling, and CAD at secondary schools are also invited to participate in the training. The training is based on the assumption that participants are familiar with the basics of 3D modelling.
Preliminary agenda
Preliminary agenda
Course date
SEPTEMBER 2024
Certificate
CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION