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Animation & VFX · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

3D Modeling for Interior Architects

This specialized course equips interior designers with the digital skills to translate 2D floor plans into immersive 3D environments. Students will master industry-standard modeling software (such as SketchUp, Rhino, or 3ds Max) to build accurate architectural geometry. The curriculum emphasizes spatial planning, custom furniture creation, and the art of “ArchViz” (Architectural Visualization) through photorealistic texturing and lighting.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Interpret 2D CAD drawings and extrude them into accurate 3D spaces
  2. Model custom furniture, fixtures, and joinery details
  3. Apply photorealistic textures and materials (PBR) to surfaces
  4. Simulate natural and artificial lighting for mood and function
  5. Produce high-quality walkthroughs and renders for client presentations
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01Interface Basics & Coordinate Systems
  2. 02Importing 2D CAD Plans & Scaling
  3. 03Modeling Shells: Walls, Floors, Ceilings
  4. 04Modeling Openings: Doors & Windows
  5. 05Creating Custom Furniture (Soft Goods)
  6. 06Creating Custom Furniture (Hard Surfaces)
  7. 07The Material Editor: Wood, Glass, Fabric
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09Advanced Texturing: UV Mapping & Decals
  10. 10Lighting I: Natural Daylighting Strategies
  11. 11Lighting II: Artificial Fixtures & IES Profiles
  12. 12Camera Composition for Interiors
  13. 13Rendering Engines: V-Ray / Enscape Basics
  14. 14Creating 360° Panoramas for VR
  15. 15Post-Processing Renders in Photoshop
  16. 16Final Project: The Full Apartment Visualization

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Final Project: The Full Apartment Visualization

How it’s judged

Recommended reading
  1. SketchUp for Interior Design by Lydia Sloan Cline
  2. Architectural Rendering with 3ds Max and V-Ray by Markus Kuhlo
  3. Choreographing Space (Architectural Theory)
  4. Interior Design Visual Presentation by Maureen Mitton
  5. Digital Lighting and Rendering by Jeremy Birn
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