ICTGAM305 — Apply simple textures and shading to three-dimensional (3D) models for digital games

1 Prepare to apply simple textures and shading to 3D models

• 1.1Confirm work brief and tasks according to organisational policies and procedures
• 1.2Identify design and technical constraints in consultation with required personnel
• 1.3Identify game engine, software and hardware according to work brief
• 1.4Analyse media and file formats for digital imagery, texture production and manipulation
• 1.5Document and sequence digital texturing activities in production
• 1.6Document production pipeline according to work brief

2 Use shaders and textures

• 2.1Identify underlying surface characteristics of 3D digital models for gaming to be textured and shaded according to work brief
• 2.2Identify shaders and textures with surface characteristics, where required
• 2.3Confirm texture libraries with required personnel and identify suitable textures
• 2.5Select shaders and textures suitable for the game engine according to work brief
• 2.6Confirm that selected shaders and textures are consistent with design requirements in work brief

3 Assign shader attributes to 3D models

• 3.1Identify and select shader attributes according to work brief
• 3.2Confirm lighting and rendering requirements in consultation with required personnel
• 3.3Use design methods and techniques to achieve shading outcomes according to work brief

4 Acquire textures and shaders

• 4.1Identify required resolution for textures according to work brief
• 4.2Source textures and shaders from available online libraries according to organisational policies and procedures
• 4.3Confirm that resolution of acquired textures and shaders meets design requirements

5 Design application process and methods

• 5.1Identify and assess nature of surface topology and determine suitable 3D projections
• 5.2Simulate natural patterns
• 5.3Determine texture-mapping process according to work brief
• 5.4Confirm projection-mapping method according to work brief
• 5.5Adjust parameters to achieve desired effects according to organisational policies and procedures

6 Apply textures

• 6.1Use textures for model according to texture-mapping process
• 6.2Layer model textures and apply lighting
• 6.3Test reaction of textures and adjust, where required
• 6.4Complete test renders in consultation with required personnel

7 Finalise 3D models

• 7.1Present test renders to required personnel for approval
• 7.2Make adjustments consistent with feedback from required personnel
• 7.3Save and archive files in agreed formats and repository

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