Competency Based Qualification

Digital Media for Interior Designers III

Certificate in Interior Design (KNQF)

Unit Aim

The aim of this unit is to provide Learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills in advanced block and attribute management, 3D modelling, rendering, visualisation and interactive 3D walkthrough development. Learners gain proficiency in using digital tools to create immersive and realistic interior design presentations, enhancing ability to collaborate effectively and manage design projects efficiently.

Unit Content

Be able to apply advanced techniques in block and attribute management for efficient design workflows.

Advanced block and attribute management

Creating and managing blocks

Dynamic blocks and attributes

Integration in complex projects

Be able to create and manipulate 3D models using advanced modeling techniques.

Advanced 3D modelling

Extrusion, lofting, Boolean operations

Surface modelling and sculpting

Textures and materials

Be able to produce realistic renderings and visualisations of interior spaces.

Rendering and visualisation

Realistic rendering techniques

Lighting and material properties

Post-processing

Be able to develop interactive 3D walkthroughs for immersive design presentations.

3D walkthroughs

Creating interactive walkthroughs

Navigation and user interaction

Presentation integration

Be able to collaborate effectively and manage design files in digital environments.

Collaboration and file management

Collaborative workflows

File version control

Sharing and presenting designs

Recommended Text

Alternative Reading

Bacus, J. (2020). Digital Sketching: Computer-Aided Conceptual Design. Wiley.

Melendez, F. (2019). Drawing from the Model: Fundamentals of Digital Drawing, 3D Modeling, and Visual Programming in Architectural Design. Wiley.

Seidler, D. R. (2014). Digital Drawing for Designers: A Visual Guide to AutoCAD 2015. Bloomsbury Academic.

Seidler, D. R. (2020). Digital Drawing for Designers: A Visual Guide to AutoCAD 2021. Bloomsbury Academic.