ART 371
THREE DIMENSIONAL COMPUTER ART
- Catalog Entry
ART 371. Three Dimensional Computer Art
Two hours lecture, demonstration or critique; three hours Studio (3).
Production for print, web, and video of 3-D digital art and animation (3-D).
Prerequisite: ART 280, 281, or permission of the instructor. May be taken again for credit.
- Detailed Description of Content of Course
The course takes a step by step approach to beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques in 3-D digital art. Topics covered include modeling 3-D objects and scenes, materials, lighting, environment, and camera setup. Composition of the finished image is emphasized. The course then advances to include animation of objects and scenes, as well as output to various formats. Possible texts include The Cinema 4D XL Handbook and tutorials for software.
- Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Demos of techniques will be followed by self-directed exercises and study. Early projects will be assigned emphasizing and reinforcing the techniques just covered. Some of the projects will be interpretational pieces that will require students to use creative problem solving. Later projects will focus on practical applications of 3-D graphic and animation.
- Goals and Objectives of the Course
Upon satisfactory completion of ART 371, the student will have a strong working knowledge of a widely used 3-D digital modeling program. The skills obtained will allow them to create practically any type of 3-D imagery for a wide variety of applications. The projects given will enable them to expand their portfolios.
- Assessment Measures
Assessment takes several forms.
1). Each project will be graded on its difficulty, production, presentation, and timeliness.
2). Written and project oriented examinations will cover the progress of the student in learning the techniques.
3). A final project will be given. Individual critiques are held as necessary. Group critiques of all work are held with each piece presented in a professional manner.
4). Because of the complexity of the program, and the importance of the demonstrations and exercises, a strict attendance policy is enforced.
- Other Course Information
Students may repeat the course for credit. New assignments and studio problems as well as additional reading cover more complex concepts.
- Review and Approval
DATE ACTION APPROVED BY
March 18, 2005 Reviewed by Steve Arbury, Chair |