3D Modeling and Rendering (3M11)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Introduces students to the fundamentals of design concepts, including design, composition and layout, color theory and typography.

An introduction to 3D Animation software and component visualization. Students will be introduced to software and basic techniques to begin creating models and material for animation projects. Students will also be introduced to basic lighting and animation concepts so that they will be able to develop a complete animation using 3D software at the end of this course.

This course covers the fundamentals of computer geometry by creating the basic elements that make computer models: surfaces, NURBS, polygon, mesh and subdivisions. Students will also be introduced to production techniques that includes preparing reference images fo modeling aid, rendering and output of models.

Introduces the students to concepts for creating textures and lighting for 3D computer graphics. Students will explore in-depth th various ways to create and apply texture and lighting to the 3D models.

This course introduces fundamental rigging techniques used to prepare a modeled character for animation. The course will focus on the essential tools and techniques, used for body and facial character rigging, skinning, skin weighting, and blend shapes.