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MAA 4400: 3d Characters for Animation Production Students will concept characters from established narratives, then create the models and textures needed for these to become rigged and animated in collaboration with the students in the MA4403 Production Team course. Emphasis is on cohesive design, a sense of developed style, and adherence to technical standards.
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Weeks 1 and 2: Concepting Characters | Ethnographic Reference images, Due WEEK 2 Main Character Sketchbook designs (b+w), Due WEEK 2 Main Character Concept in 3 outfits (color), Due WEEK 2 Main Character Concept at 3 ages (b+w), Due WEEK 3 Family Concept (color), Due WEEK 3 |
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Weeks 3 thru 5: Modeling and UVing Characters | Characters Modeled and UV'd, Due WEEK 6 |
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Week 6 thru 8: Sculpting+Texturing Characters | Characters Textured and Sculpted, Due WEEK 9 |
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Week 9: Hair/Fur/Materials | Materials and Hair, Due WEEK 10 |
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Week 10: Test Rig/Lighting/Turntables | Characters should be test rigged, Due WEEK 11 Lit and Rendered for 180 frame Turntable, Due Week 11 |
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Week 11: Final Critique |