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Course Development Guide |
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October 1, 2007
Course Title
3D Modeling and Rigging Techniques
Course Description
Students will acquire and/or enhance modeling and character rigging skills and texturing and lighting techniques to advance 3D animation skills.
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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120 Hours
120 hours is based on a Carnegie unit, which accounts for 175 forty-five (45) minute class periods per school year. |
Fundamentals of 3D Motion Graphics |
Knowledge and Skills
- Convert real objects to models using 3D motion graphics software.
- Model complex graphics, 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 using visual effects through 3D motion graphics software.
- Demonstrate proficiency in working with 3D motion graphics modeling.
- Apply techniques for modeling and rigging with 3D animation software.
- Rig models to be animated.
Accountability Measures, Assessments, or Evaluation Procedures
Autodesk Maya - http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=7635018
Autodesk 3ds Max - http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112
Brainbench - http://www.okcareertech.org/certify
Media Production: Motion Graphics Artist - http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Information_Career_Cluster.htm
Industry Alignments
Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Brainbench
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