3DA301 - Introduction to D Modeling/ Animation

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American Academy of Art

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Prerequisite: Completion of MMW204 or permission of the department chair 5 semester credit hours This course of study has the goal of teaching students how to become proficient electronic 3-D model builders and animators using a professionally endorsed software package. An electronic imaging program will also be used to generate still images to use as backgrounds and texture maps within the 3-D animations. Through intensive hands-on computer interaction, a maturity of individual style and per- sonal direction will be nurtured in the student. The course covers the process of using software to achieve three-dimensional model building/ sculpting and animation, lighting effects, camera angles, motion studies, digital video and sound. 3-D projects include explorations into the motion picture field, commercials, broadcast titling, special effects, multimedia and web page content. Students may produce a demo reel or CD-ROM portfolio.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.aaart.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 461-0600

Calendar System:

Semester

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