GRDSN 238: 3D Modeling/Animation I
Course Syllabus

Betsy Ward, Instructor

Phone: 509-533-3715
Office: Bldg 19 Room 218E
Office Hours: Click to view my schedule
Mailing Address: MS 3190
3410 W Fort George Wright Dr
Spokane, WA 99224-5288
Web Site: http://graphicdesign.spokanefalls.edu/BWard/Default.htm
Email:betsyw@spokanefalls.edu

Prerequisites:

Concurrent enrollment in the Web Design Program.

Course Description:

This class is an introduction to the field of 3-dimensional graphics used for internet pages, video and multimedia programs and entertainment. The first part of the course is devoted to understanding perspective so that it may be applied in creating forms for 3-dimensional space. The remainder of the course is spent in computer generation of objects and their placement relative to space, cameras and light sources. Students are encouraged to gain Fine Art experience in order to obtain employment in the field.

Activities include but are not limited to:

Activities include lecture/discussions, lab time, and presentations of animations. Students research subject matter and have oral critiques. There is a discussion on understanding the computer world versus the real world. Furthermore, a spring trip may be planned to special effects studios located elsewhere.

Lesson Plan

Projects:

Supplies:

Flash Drives
Ruler
Fine Tip Marker
Laser print card
Tissue/tracing paper
Black mat board as needed
Spray adhesive

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

Draw thumbnails for quick concept development.
Draw with a variety of tools and papers.
Draw basic shapes and type so that clients and other designers can understand the message.
Try a variety of drawing techniques.
Work with industry projects developed in other courses.

Grading / Attendance Policy:

If you have completed the criteria and competency listing on any given project you will receive a 3.0. If you do not meet these industry standards you will receive an “I” for incomplete. Any incomplete projects need to be completed within 5 lab days after the final due date. To receive a passing grade. To move toward a 4.0 you must exceed expectations in either work ethic, artistic ability, production skills, writing skills, computer skills, people skills or idea development.

Projects completed after the 5 lab days will receive a 0.0 and will be averaged into the overall grade for the course. All projects need to be completed, otherwise, the student receives a 0.0 for the course. At least one project must meet the deadlines or student receives a 0.0 for the course. Attendance is crucial to your progress and will be taken at the beginning of every class.

The attendance policy is as follows:

More than 5 absences = 0.0 grade point

Cell phones must be turned off in the classroom.

Be prepared: Bring your sketch book, paper, pencils, pens, disks, ideas, pictures to scan, research, and textbooks to class. You need to create a binder that contains your class handouts, competency listings and sign off sheet This should be with you at all times. It is recommended that you get extra storage media to make multiple backups of your work.

Communication: Email is required for this course.If you do not have an email account at home, you can sign up for free email using:http://mail.yahoo.com
http://www.hotmail.com
or any other free email client. You may access your email using the lab, however please do not use the lab for "chat" or general web surfing. Email is checked by the faculty Monday thru Friday. Please allow 24 hours for your instructor to reply to your email.

Note: This course syllabus is only for the quarter listed above and appropriate changes may be made by the faculty. Also, future syllabi for this course may be different.

GRDSN 238: 3D Modeling/Animation I Course Syllabus