Digital Media

Program: BFA: DES 384 Digital Media IV:
3D Modeling and Animation

Three-dimensional computer animation skills are the focus of this class. In-depth studies of natural forms and their associated motions will be emphasized along with discussions of time, space, color, and light. Storyboarding, lighting, and editing techniques will be introduced along with a variety of readings on the political and social role electronic media have played in contemporary society. Students will produce a number of short animations related to these technical
areas as well as an in-depth final production.

Concept/Method

1. Story Boarding/Narrative
2. 3D modelling
3. 3D animation
4. 3D texture mapping
5. Humor
6. Creation of virtual space
7. Virtual lighting
8. Virtual camera operation
9. Point of view
10. Cause and effect
11. Hierarchy
12. Timing
13. Editing
14. Choreography
15. Biomechanics

Media/Technology

1. Lightwave
2. Final Cut Pro
3. Sound Pro
4. Photoshop
5. DVD Studio Pro
6. Rendering techniques
7. 3D file formats

Social & Ethical Issues

1. Collaboration ethics
2. Appropriation
3. Cartoon violence
4. Censorship