VCT 2026 - 3D Animation II

1. Animating with space warps
2. Animation and storyboarding
3. Building and animating hierarchies
4. Character design
5. Character modeling techniques
6. Composition and perspective
7. Compound objects
8. Creative lighting in the digital 3D environment
9. Creative use of cameras in the digital 3D environment
10. Design theory for animators
11. Materials and maps
12. Mixing color and light
13. Planning 3D design projects
14. Review: getting oriented in 3D space
15. Review: the 3ds max interface
16. Sub-division surface modeling
17. UVW Mapping applying materials
18. Using particle systems

1. create concept drawings of characters.
2. critique ones own work and that of other students in group discussions.
3. create storyboards
4. use advanced 3D modeling techniques.
5. use advanced material and mapping techniques.
6. use advanced lighting techniques.
7. employ creative camera concepts.
8. use character animation techniques.
9. create advanced 3D animation projects.
10. use advanced rendering techniques
11. solve design and technical problems through the use of critical thinking.

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