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MAA 1134: Principles of 3d Modeling Through critical analysis, the student will apply basic design principles to the solution of visual problems using elements of 3D design. The student will conceptualize 3D coordinate systems, construct 3D models, and perform mathematical computations as they apply to geometric construction. |
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Week1: Intro to the Course. An Exploration of 3d concepts and techniques, Learning the Maya interface. 3d Workflows. Polygon modeling at the Object and Component Level, Simple object construction and organization. | Project 1: Using a Handout, you will be asked to create a 3d model of the piece of furniture from the 2d image you are given from Polygon geometry only. |
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Week 2: Simple NURBS editing, more component level operations. | Project 2: You will be asked to bring in a toy or small, simple, handheld object that you can examine in real world 3d, then re-create in Maya's 3d using Nurbs and polys. |
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Week 3: Box Modeling, Setting a Project, Using Image Planes, gridflow, edgelooping, 5-point stars. | Project 3: Using blueprints found online for Top, Side, and Front views of an aircraft/spacecraft, you will be asked to create a 3d model of the chosen ship from Polygon geometry only. DOWNLOAD THE RUBRIC FOR THIS PROJECT
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Week 4:Extrusion (edge) Modeling, Combining objects, Normals. | |
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Week 5: Midterm Critique and QUIZ
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Week 6: Uving the Kleinymon | Project 4: You will lay out UVs for the Papercraft "Kleinymon" in class and then create your own texture. Extra credit for UVing your airplane as well. |
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Week 7: Starting our Final Projects, quads and triangles, using curves | Project 5 : You will be asked to find a local building (house, office, skyscraper, movie theatre, etc...) and take photos from multiple angles so that you can reproduce the piece in 3d. You will be asked to create as much detail as you can from what you see in the photos. DOWNLOAD THE RUBRIC FOR THIS PROJECT
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8,9,10: Final Project Lab Time. |
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| Week 11: Final Critique!!!! | Your Final Grade will be as such: |
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