Instructor: James Chan
Time: Monday 6:40 pm- 8:30pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Course Number: 53-320
Term: Fall 2022
Class Overview: IDeATe Special Topics in Animation: Character Modeling will offer students a deeper understanding of character art and digital sculpture. In this course, students will translate a 2D character design into a production-ready character model. This process includes selecting a design, sculpting the high-poly character, re-toplogizing, UV'ing, and posing the model for final presentation. Students will learn fundamentals of character design for stylized 3D characters including the use of shape language, silhouette, and appeal. Course material will also encompass the technical aspects of digital sculpture including the tools, workflows, and best practices.
Learning Objectives
Attendance: Tardy or absent days require permission from the instructor. 2 ****unexcused absences results in a lower letter grade
Participation: It is important for everyone to answer questions when if they are asked during a lesson, either in chat or verbally. Participation is part of the overall grading, and students are expected to focus on the topic at hand instead of on the internet or texting. Critiquing other student's homework assignments will also be considered when evaluating participation.