ART 2273 - 3D Animation

Description
A course in 3D animation, using the industry standard software. Students will learn the basics of modeling, textures, lighting, movement, etc.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of ART 1313 with a grade greater than or equal to C.

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
30 lecture contact hours; 60 lab contact hours

4.67 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will be able to:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the current 3D design software.
Demonstrate a familiarity with the vocabulary of design
Demonstrate abstract thinking and creativity through design.
Critique work not only for skill and technique, but also for its application.
Understand and use the computer as a design tool.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students develop effective oral communication skills.
Students can use computers proficiently.

Standard Practices
Topics List

Modeling
Textures
Lighting
Movement
Rigging
Storyboards
Evaluation of Models
Presentation
Critiques

Learning Activities

Required Methods of Instruction

Primarily lecture, visual aids, demonstrations, and studio work.
Areas covered must include instruction on the use of current 3D animation software, design vocabulary, research, discussions, presentations, and critiques.
Methods must include visual demonstrations, classroom discussions, studio work, presentation, and critiques. Instructors should closely monitor the progress of students and their use of the software to ensure that the students are gaining a thorough knowledge of the application.

Assessments

Assessment is based on a chosen project assigned across all sections of the course. The rubric and assignment must be very similar, and the project should demonstrate the learning progression of the students.

Grading guidelines

Grades in this course should be based on design aesthetics, creativity & originality, following instruction, execution with the prescribed software, and presentation of the work.
Percentages of each of the criteria may vary with each project, but Design and Execution should both be given nearly equal weight in grading of each of the major projects.