Course Syllabus

Instructor Info: Section AA

Prerequisites:

To enroll in this course, the student must have completed GRDSN 121 Design Process III, GRDSN 122 Design Technology III, GRDSN 123 Design Projects III, GRDSN 124 Design Lab III, GRDSN 105 Drawing for Graphic Designers, GRDSN 115 Drawing for Communication III, and Art 105 Color and Design.

Students also need to be concurrently enrolled in the following:
GRDSN 201, 202, 203 and 204 or permission of instructor

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

Activities include lecture/discussions, lab time, and presentations of video tapes and CD Roms. 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.

Supplies:

• Zip disks
• Ruler
• Fine Tip Marker
• Laser print card
• Tissue/tracing paper
• Black mat board as needed
• Spray adhesive

Grading

This is a course that requires a lot of thinking. Attendance is crucial to its understanding and grades will be affected if more than two classes are missed. There will be an emphasis on meeting deadlines.

On any given project the student will receive either a "3.0" which indicates adequate completion of the criteria and competency list. 

If the student does not meet these industry standards they will receive an "I" for incomplete which means the student needs more time to achieve mastery. Mastery levels are determined by industry entry level requirements.

Any incomplete projects need to be completed within 5 lab days after the final project is due. 

To obtain a "4.0" student must exceed expectations in either work ethic, artistic ability, production skills, writing skills, computer skills, people skills or idea development.

Cell phones must be turned off in the classroom.

The projects are:

Project: Hand Drawn Objects

Project: Texture Creation

Project: Lighting

Project: Still Life

Project: Small Animation for the Web

Project: Storybook Illustration

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.