ANIM 2700: Digital 3D Fundamentals

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ART 2550 or ANIM 1550
This course is an introduction and broad overview of digital 3D visualization fundamentals. The whole course will take place in the context of real-world applications and opportunities for visualization. The student will experience and gain a beginning understanding of 3D visualization as follows: modeling, lighting, surface rendering, animation, and post-production. Throughout this course, students will explore the various career paths available to the 3D artist.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Gain an understanding of how to navigate and understand a 3D software interface.
Gain an understanding of the background and history of the 3D industry.
Gain an understanding of the beginning Modeling techniques.
Gain an understanding of the beginning Texturing and lighting techniques.
Gain an understanding of the beginning Animation techniques.
Gain an understanding of the beginning Rendering techniques.
Gain an understanding of the beginning Compositing basics.
Gain an understanding of the Pipeline production techniques.
Assess, articulate, and respond to critical evaluation of work quality.
Give both aesthetics and technical criticism of the work of others.