PH 225 3 - D Computer Graphics

Institution:

Montserrat College of Art

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Description:

3 credits This course is designed for the fine artist, illustrator, or designer who is interested in exploring 3-D computer modeling and rendering as a visualization tool for sculpture and 2-D image making. Students become literate in the conceptual and technical skills necessary to work within a 3-D computer environment while completing projects which are applicable to different areas of concentration. Students learn to build polygonal objects using 2-D to 3-D transformation techniques; apply and manipulate surface attributes; design and build 3-D environments; and create hybrid imagery using a variety of software tools and output options including print, video tape, and the web. This course covers a brief history of 3-D computer modeling, as well as discussions regarding contemporary issues surrounding animation and virtual reality, an introduction to key frame animation, and the work of artists working in the medium. Prerequisites: Fulfills: Photography Elective (Photography and Graphic Design students); Studio Elective

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.montserrat.edu/

Phone Number:

(978) 921-4242

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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