Advance 3D Level 3-4- Syllabus
COMPUTER MAGNET – Advance 3D modeling & animation
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND EXPECTATIONS
Instructor: Mr. Esparza
Credit: 5 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: 3D Animation - Level 1-2
Phone: 720-423-7135
E-mail: jerry_esparza@dpsk12.org
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is the 3rd level in the 3D strand. Cinema 4D, Final Cut Express, and Photoshop will be used to teach the class. Topics include: Character modeling, texturing, lighting, storytelling, animation and design principles. Students will begin creating Projects that will be used for assigned RFP’s and integrate into other computer magnet classes.
MATERIALS
- Students are required to have their own headphone everyday in class. Not having headphone will prevent students from doing many assignments and having full access to the class tutorials. Coming without headphones will keep the student from doing the assignment and will cause them to get behind with their class assignments. (I will have headphone for sale if student desires to purchase them)
- Headphone must be obtained by Aug. 24th, 2009.
FEES There is a $40 fee for this class. This fee pays for software and school supplies, this lab fee includes your membership dues to the 3D Animation club. Please turn the money in to Mr. Esparza by Friday August 28th, 2009. Checks should be made payable to Thomas Jefferson High School
Open Lab: The computer lab will be open during lunch at least 3 days a week for students who need to complete make up assignments. See posted schedules for lab days.
MAKE-UP and LATE WORK
- Excused Absence:The student will be allowed one day for each day absent, plus one extra day to make up work and tests missed.
- Unexcused Absence: The student receives a grade of no more than %50 of any work missed as a result of an unexcused absence.
- Late Work: I realize there will be times when unforeseen circumstances (particularly with computers) make it difficult for work to be completed on time. Students need to work out a plan with the teacher if such situations occur. After the due date, grades points will decrease daily by 5% up to 50% of possible points. Please plan for the unexpected when completing assignments so that there is ample time to complete all work on time.
Open Lab: The computer lab will be open during lunch on selected days for students who need to complete make up assignments. See posted schedules for lab days. The lab is also open during Exel time on Wednesday.
GRADING: Grading will be based upon assignments, journals, projects, and participation. There may be a group project where individuals will be responsible for their share of the group project. There will also be a team grade. Your grade is cumulative for one semester. Student with grades below a C will be expected to use Excel Time.
COURSE CONTENT
Course content will include, but is not limited to:
Personal & Project Management
• Introduction to and practice with techniques for individual and team planning.
• Use of a Project Management Template to organize individual and group projects.
• Use Inspiration software as a tool to aid brainstorming and organization.
• Use project management skills to plan and complete a team challenge.
• Maintain Wiki webpage to organize, display, and manage projects.
3D Animation- Rigging
• Character modeling Rigging
• Mocca Rigging
• IK Rigging
• Applying the principles of animation
Creating 3D with Cinema 4D (Advance techniques)
• Character modeling
• Map referencing
• Adding textures by using Bodypaint software
• Using advance feature for animation
• Rendering
Video Effects using VisonLab
• Importing 3d or video
• Create special effect
• Export as Quicktime
Compositing in Final Cut Express (Review)
• Storyboarding
• Story Scripting
• Importing 3d files
• Editing clips
• Adding Text
• Adding sound
• Transitions
ASSIGNMENTS:
Participation: Being in class on time, staying on assigned task (no internet surfing), bring your headphones
Personal Management: Setting goals, responsibilities and timelines, organized folders, back up working files
Daily Assignments: Watch or read tutorial, complete skill building assignments, turn in assignment
Project: There will be one or two RFPs assignment projects.
Final: There will be a project final at the end of the each semester. Weighed grade is about 30% of the semester grade. Level 4 has a weighted grade of 50% of the semester grade.