3-D Modeling and Rendering Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

ARTV-1345-001 3-D Modeling and Rendering

Prerequisites

<p>Prerequisite: ARTV 1303</p>

Course Description

Technique of three-dimensional (3-D) modeling utilizing appropriate software. Includes the creation and modification of 3-D geometric shapes, use of a variety of rendering techniques, camera light sources, texture and surface mapping.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

No Textbook Required

Supplies

• Storage device 500 gb or higher (external hard drive)

• 5.5 x 8.5 or 8.5 x 11 Sketchbook

• Graph paper - (wait for further details to be sure you purchase the correct one) 

• Ruler (18" would be best)

• Compass

• Ruler (18" would be best)

• Drawing pencils

• Kneaded Eraser

Student Performance

Performance/Learning Objectives (minimum competencies)

A) To exhibit advanced modeling, texturing and rendering techniques

B) To exhibit knowledge of animation using blender cycle render engine

C) To exhibit knowledge of computer to other media output

D) To create 3-Dmodels from sketches to Illustrations to mesh objects placed in scenes created by student. 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

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 SIX (6) guidelines each student must adhere to.

1). NO texting during lecture, critique or class room instruction.

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.

6.) NO playing games of any kind during class time. 

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.

• Students are required to come to class prepared with all supplies.
• Student are expected to be respectful to each other and all faculty.
• Critiques are to be constructive and professional. Cruelty will not be tolerated.
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• Plagiarism of any kind will not be tolerated, will result in an automatic zero and will be reported.

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 and participation in class

C. work ethics (time management and being organized) 

D. industry standard quality of tasks.

E. turning your work in on time as assigned

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

ABSENCES

Students will be allowed 2 unexcused absences without penalty. After the second unexcused absence, 1 letter grade will be deducted from the total class grade for each additional absence. 6 absences will result in automatic failure of the course. A breakdown of penalties for absence is presented below:

• Up to 2 Absences: No penalty
• 3 Absences: Loss of 1 letter grade
• 4 Absences: Loss of 2 letter grades
• 5 Absences: Loss of 3 letter grades
• 6 Absences: Failure of course

Any exceptions to the above policy will be made at the discretion of the instructor. For an absence to be excused, instructor may require appropriate documentation of the reason for absence.

Late arrival of more than 30 minutes, or early departure of more than 30 minutes will be counted as an absence. On days designated as Work Days or for individual consultation, leaving without first checking in with instructor will result in an absence.

TARDINESS

3 tardies = no penalty

4 or more tardies = 1 point removed from final Activity grade per tardy after 3.

INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISALLOW LATE ENTRANCE INTO THE CLASSROOM. In such cases grades for Attendance, Activity, Quizzes, and Exercises for that day will be lost. You may sign in no earlier than 15 minutes prior to class and no later than 30 minutes after class has begun. Any earlier or later may result in an absence. 

• Students will be responsible for swiping their own badge by the door for attendance.(Attendance is registered through Blackboard by swiping your badge at the door. If you do not have your badge, you may use the Ellucian app on your mobile device to scan)

• Instructor is not responsible for student's failure to sign in with badge or Ellucian app.

• Failure by student to sign in using their badge or Ellucian app will result in an absence.

• Any student caught swiping another students badge will be reported for dishonest conduct and all parties involved may be subject to academic disciplinary action pending investigation. 

• Students may request a review of their own attendance record with the instructor outside of class time.

LEAVING EARLY FROM CLASS REPEATEDLY WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE OR REASON 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.

Project-specific information will be provided to you in class. Daily or weekly handouts with specific details for each project and it’s deadline will be given to you. Should you miss a class, be sure to check the Server in the Carrillo /3D folder for handouts and or project materials. It is your responsibility to check the server each class for any new or updated content. Course materials for demos and projects will be provided in class, gathered by students as instructed, or on the server. If you see any content or assignments posted early, please check with the instructor before beginning a project before it is assigned to be sure it is the project that will be assigned to prevent doing more work than necessary.