GRDSN 239: 3D Animation II
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:
To enroll in this course, the student must have completed GRDSN 238
Course Description:
This intermediate level course further prepares the student to design for three dimensional animation for internet pages, video and multimedia programs, video games and entertainment. Students will model more complex objects, use their own texture maps, add multiple lights and cameras, and render animations of scenes that are created exclusively on the computer. An emphasis will be placed upon using available tools to promote ambiance for the scenes created.
Activities include but are not limited to:
Activities include lecture/discussions, lab time, field trips and presentations of student work. Students research subject matter and have oral critiques. Information will be placed on a variety of storage devices for presentation.
Projects:
Supplies:
- Ruler
- Fine Tip Marker
- Laser print card
- Tissue/tracing paper
- Black mat board as needed
- Spray adhesive
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.
If the “rough” deadline is missed for the Process or Projects courses,
grades for the project go down one full grade. If a “comprehensive” design deadline is missed for the Process or Projects courses, grades for
the project go down one full grade. If a “final project” deadline is missed
for the Projects course, grade for the project goes down one full grade.
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 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.
If an instructor is absent, sign-off can be obtained from another instructor.
Attendance is crucial to your progress and will be taken at the beginning of every class. The attendance policy is as follows:
More than 6 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.