Fall 2008 Information

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Sandro Corsi's other classes: | Dimensional Design | 3D Modeling | 3D Animation |

This is a 3-units class that covers the basics of modeling, texturing, lighting, animating and rendering scenes created with 3D computer graphics programs. While completing hands-on projects, students review the fundamentals of animation and 3D design.

• Class goals:
  • Evaluate 3D graphics programs as visual tools.
  • Demonstrate operative skills in the use of 3D graphics software.
  • Produce images of 3D scenes on the computer for various media.
  • Understand the basics of 3D design.
• Evaluation:
  • The final course grade will be based on the student's performance in class and in completing assignments. Grade weight will be specified for each project.
• Required textbook
  • Introducing Maya 2008
    • Derakhshani, Dariush
    • Sybex Books, 2008
    • ISBN 0-470-18356-X

  The book will be available for purchase at the Fullerton College bookstore.

• Optional texts
  • A number of printed manuals are available in the lab: ask the lab aide for them, with your student ID in hand.
  • Several relevant magazines are available in the Graphics lab. These are especially useful because of their timeliness.
  • Program reference manuals:
    • A variety of books are available providing step-by-step instruction and reference information. Make sure that any books you choose match the versions of the software you use.
    • The programs available in the lab usually come with electronic manuals and/or online help, which you can view directly on the computer.

Class Projects

• Introduction to 3d graphics 8/22 class
  • In the lab:
    1. Watch Maya's Basic Skills movies 1, 2, 3, and 5.
    2. Do the first three tutorials in Maya's online help. Save your files so you can turn them in later for grading.
    3. Locate and familiarize yourself with features covered in chapter 2.
  • Homework:
    1. Get the textbook.
    2. Read chapter 1. Next class we'll have a test on this chapter.
    3. Read chapter 2 to review the lecture, and chapter 3 to prepare for the following lab session. We'll have tests on these chapters at a later time.
• Introduction to Maya 8/28 class
  • In the lab:
    1. Work through the solar system tutorial in chapter 3.
  • Homework:
    1. Review chapter 3. Next class we'll have a test on this chapter.
    2. Read chapter 4 to prepare for the following lab session.

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Created 2006-07-22. Last modified 2008-08-27. This document originally at <http://www.sanedraw.com/LEARN/ACG/ACG_104.HTM> Copyright 2008 by Sandro Corsi.