3-D Animation II Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

ARTV-2351-001 3-D Animation II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ARTC 1341

Course Description

Skill development in three-dimensional modeling and rendering techniques using lighting, staging and special effects for digital output. Emphasis on the production of three-dimensional (3-D) animation as final digital outputting using modeling, rendering and animation software.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

                  Student Book, Supply List and video tutorial references—NOTE: some video tutorials are free and some are not.

 

Reference Video Tutorials:

                                    https://www.lightwave3d.com/learn/

                                    http://www.3dgarage.com/products/lightwave-3d-v11-signature-courseware

                                    http://cg.tutsplus.com/articles/web-roundups/tutorial-roundup-63-outstanding-lightwave-tutorials/

 

                  Reference Text:

                                    Inside Lightwave 10—by Dan Ablan

 

Reference Text:

                                    The Animation Book—by Kit Laybourne

 

Reference Text:

                                    Timing for Animation —by Harold Whitaker and John Halas

Supplies

Supplies;

as needed            Large USB drive (for storage)

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Student Performance

4. Course Goals/Objectives—Utilize advanced animation techniques and production skills; and develop a sense of weight and motion with rigs

in animated shots. Performance/Learning Objectives;

A) Produce 2D animation

B) Exhibit knowledge of modeling in a 3D modeling program

C) Exhibit knowledge of texturing 3D models in a 3D program

D) Exhibit knowledge of real world lighting situations within a 3D program

E) Produce 3D animation and rigging capabilities

F) Exhibit knowledge of staging and design through NLE video graphics program

G) The student will produce a Sophomore Project as an individual or part of a team

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

—WHILE IN CLASS: A student friendly environment is needed for learning. There are FIVE (5) guidelines each student must adhere to.

1). NO headphones in class during lecture.

2). NO internet usage in class unless specified by instructor.

3). NO undesirable visual or verbal communication.

4). NO eating or drinking in the lab.

5) Cell phones must be turned to quite mode or OFF.

Continual disregard for set guidelines will result in removal from class and a zero (0) for day which will be averaged with the rest of your grades.

Grading Criteria

GRADING:

—Having the proper tools the student will complete all tasks required. The instructor will provide lecture, demonstration and or group discussion

to help the student complete each task.

—The nature of the Industry dictates that anyone with below entry levels skills will not be hired in the workforce: therefore, any student with

below a grade average of a 70 will receive an “F” for the class.

0-69 = F (Failing)

70-79 = C (average skills)

80-89 = B (needs improving)

90-100 = A (excellent skills)

Determining factors that may effect your course grade average;

A. student’s attendance record

B. attitude in class

C. work ethics

D. industry standard quality of tasks.

 

Industry Standards are as follows.

1.Good Concept

2.Good Design

3.Creativity

4.Good Execution

5.Meet Deadlines

6.Professionalism

                                                                                                                                                      

NO EXCEPTIONS!—Late work violates industry standards; therefore, a grade of “0” will be given to the student.

NO EXCEPTIONS!—Anyone caught cheating or plagiarizing copyright material will receive an “F” for the class.

Attendance

ATTENDANCE:—Students are allowed one (1) week of absences from class. Student’s final grade will be lowered by one letter grade

for each additional abscence. One point off final grade average for every week of tardiness.

 

NO EXCEPTIONS!—2 absences = NO ACTION—2 tardiness = 1 POINT OFF FINAL GRADE

NO EXCEPTIONS!—4 absences = 1 LETTER GRADE—4 tardiness = 2 POINTS OFF FINAL GRADE

NO EXCEPTIONS!—6 absences = 2 LETTER GRADES—6 tardiness = 3 POINTS OFF FINAL GRADE

NO EXCEPTIONS!—7 absences = DROP CLASS OR GET AN “F” FOR THE SEMESTER

 

LEAVING EARLY FROM CLASS WILL EFFECT YOUR GRADE (SEE SECTIONS 5A, 5C)

Calendar

Additional Information

CLASS DROPS:—Students dropping classes must drop by the due date as per AC Schedule or get an F.

 

DISABILITY STATEMENT —"Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services.  Located in the Student Services Center room 119 (Phone 371-5436)

 

Instructor Contact:—Office Phone: 806-345-5547, email: pagonzalez@actx.edu