October 1, 2007
Course Title
3D Animation
Course Description
Students will utilize advanced 3D animation tools and techniques to produce professional motion graphics.
Contact
Carrie DeMuth
405-743-5426
cdemu@okcareertech.org
| OCAS Codes |
OHLAP Credit |
Course Length |
Prerequisites |
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None
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No |
120 Hours
120 hours is based on a Carnegie unit, which accounts for 175 forty-five (45) minute class periods per school year.
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Fundamentals of 3D Motion Graphics |
Knowledge and Skills
- Convert real objects to animated objects through modeling.
- Design complex graphics and animation, using independent
judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
- Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating
light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency and/or manipulating static
images to give the illusion of motion.
- Demonstrate proficiency in
working with special effects plug-ins.
- Apply advanced techniques for
textures, materials and lighting with 3D animation software.
- Demonstrate proficiency in
developing professional motion graphics.
- Select color and textures to
enhance 3D graphics and/or special effects.
- Interpret how different light
sources affect a scene or object and create effective lighting.
- Transform objects through
translation, rotating, and scaling.
- Apply animation techniques to
objects.
- Render images to create desired
results.
- Apply 3D modeling and animation
solutions for interactive media presentations.
- Export 3D animations for a
variety of applications.
Industry Alignments
Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max
Curriculum Resources
- MAYA Learning Community (Personal learning edition of MAYA
is free to download)
- Lynda Online Learning Library
- 3DS Max Revealed
- Lynda
Online Learning Library/Digital-Tutors training tutorials
- Adobe
- Internet Training Tutorials and
Forums
- Numerous Technical Manuals
- Advanced Projects and Applications
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