Course Mission

The program strives to provide a technical education, preparing students for the basic of animation and technical render for architecture , collaboration and professionalism. Through innovative teaching, local and international partnerships and the highest standards of artistic and academic excellence, the program seeks to ensure student understand the essentials of a 3D pipeline.

Course Summary

3D modeling is an intro class that focuses on the use of software that is regularly seen in the current game/VFX industry. Including Maya, Arnold render and Z-brush.  Students will learn how to navigate and understand the logic behind the software. This course is designed to help students learn while making interesting and good-looking art pieces, starting with simple functions and then diving into more complicated features.

Classes Info

Term(s): Ongoing
Course Name: Intro to Digital Art
Instructor(s):
Studio Classroom: Van & Rmd
Scheduled Days: Tuesdays
Weekly Hour(s): 4 + 2 studio hours *
Total Projects: 6
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*Access to portfolio students only
Course Format: In person w/ all access Discord online support

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to…

• Learn how to use industrial standard software – Maya; 
• Create a couple 3D assets for future class’ use 
• Understand the basic of Arnold render and basic virtual lighting;
• Learn the industrial pipeline for 3D asset creation;
• Learn how to create organic sculpt with Zbrush; 
• Build representational e-portfolio pieces that showcases their design work;

Required Materials

Hardware

• 15in + Laptops (RTX GPUs Recommended)
• Graphic Displays or Pro Tablets
• Studio Workstations

*Access to portfolio students only