GRDSN 238, 3D Animation I
Project: Still Life
Scenario:
Mr. Right has commissioned you to illustrate a still life to put on his book cover about place settings for dinner parties. He would like it to be creative enough to grab readers attention right away, as he wants to sell a lot of his books. He also would like to show that his place settings will look great with food and will encourage folks to entertain. You may set up a still life to recreate on the computer or creatively set one up from your imagination. Thumbnails of ideas will help you get started.
Primary tasks:
A. Research
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Make notes
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Make thumbnails
B. Set up a scene to give you a guide for creation of objects or creatively make up a scene as you go
C. Model the objects
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Create objects carefully using the curve and revolve tools as well as those already known.
D. Check different viewpoints.
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Place and use a camera.
E. Render the image
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Check the output resolution, size and smoothness
F. Present the illustration as a color laser proof.
Instructions: Select a score for each outcome below based on the following scale...
0= Clearly does not demonstrate competency.
1= Demonstrates basic understanding of competency.
2= Demonstrates clear understanding of competency.
3= Demonstrates competency with clarity, uniqueness and depth.
4= Demonstrates competency at a professional work level.
Performance Objectives:
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Research dinner parties/entertainment 0 1 2 3 4
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Illustrate with a strong aesthetic and creative solution
0 1 2 3 4 -
Use the curve (Nurbs/Surfaces) and revolve tools. 0 1 2 3 4
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Map various interesting textures to the objects 0 1 2 3 4
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Lighting and camera angle create a mood 0 1 2 3 4
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Viewpoint makes sense 0 1 2 3 4
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Render the scene and save in the proper format for print and video
0 1 2 3 4 -
Submit pieces in a clean, professional manner.
0 1 2 3 4
