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3D Computer Modeling
APCG 330 Fall 2005
Syllabus
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Course Information    Course Objectives    Course Outcomes    Grading   

Course InformationTop of Page

CourseAPCG 3303-D Computer Modeling3 Units(TRACS 2060 & 6188)
SectionLectureMonday2:00 - 2:50 PMOCNL 254
 Lab 1Monday & Wednesday3:00 - 4:50 PMOCNL 241
 Lab 2Tuesday & Thursday2:00 - 3:50 PMOCNL 251
         
ContactInstructorClarke Steinback, Ph.D.   
 OfficeO'Connell 230   
 Emailranger@ecst.csuchico.edu   
Office HoursWeb Pagehttp://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~ranger  
Office HoursMonday5:00 PMto6:00 PM  
 Tuesday6:00 PMto7:00 PM  
 Wednesday10:00 AMto11:00 AM  
 Friday11:00 AMto12:00 PM  
       
DescriptionThis course uses 3-D modeling and animation software in developing 3-D computer models and creating presentation of those models in story-telling still scenes. The tools, techniques, and topics studied will include basic and advanced 3-D modeling tools, 3-D scene layout, lighting, texturing, and rendering. 1.0 hour discussion, 4.0 hours activity.
       
PrerequistesAPCG 110Computer Assisted Art I  
       
TextbookEssential Lightwave 3D 7.5by Timothy Albee, Wordware Publishing, Inc. 2003.
       
MaterialsUSB Flash Disk; Internet Access

Course ObjectivesTop of Page

  • All students will be able to analyze and solve 3-D modeling and scene creation problems, and to continually upgrade their knowledge and skills.
  • All students will be effective communicators (oral and written) and be able to function effectively as members of multi-disciplinary teams.
  • All students will have an appreciation for the individual and society concerns regarding 3-D modeling, scene development and artistic endeavors, and they will be aware of the impact of their work on the individual, and society.
  • Those students seeking to be applied graphics professionals will have the skills to use and design new and innovative composition that meet individual, business, and societal needs.

Course OutcomesTop of Page

  • An ability to apply knowledge of basic 3-D modeling and scene creation principles
  • An ability to design 3-D models and scenes as well as to analyze models and scenes
  • An ability to design 3-D scenes to meet desired needs and tell an effective story
  • An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams to create effective 3-D models and scenes
  • An ability to identify, formulate and solve issues and problems involved in creating effective 3-D models and scenes
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities of creating 3-D models and scenes
  • An ability to communicate effectively to graphics professionals and to patrons
  • An ability to utilize the Web as a learning tool and resource
  • A knowledge of contemporary issues in 3-D modeling and scene development
  • An ability to use the techniques, skills, and current tools necessary for 3-D modeling and scene development

GradingTop of Page

AspectComponentDue DatePointsPercentTotal
ProjectsPencil Project31 August and 1 September 2005202.00%59.00%
Desk Scene Project28 and 29 September 200510010.00%
Group Project26 and 27 October 200520020.00%
Final Individual Project7 and 8 December 200520020.00%
Technique Tutorial28 September - 30 November 2005707.00%
PresentationsPortfolio Presentation7 and 8 September 2005202.00%16.00%
Desk Presentation28 and 29 September 2005202.00%
Group Presentation26 and 27 October 2005303.00%
Final Presentation7 and 8 December 2005404.00%
Tutorial Presentation28 September - 30 November 2005505.00%
EvaluationsPortfolio Presentation Evaluations7 and 8 September 2005101.00%10.00%
Desk Presentation Evaluations28 and 29 September 2005202.00%
Group Presentation Evaluations26 and 27 October 2005202.00%
Final Presentation Evaluations7 and 8 December 2005202.00%
Tutorial Presentation Evaluations28 September - 30 November 2005303.00%
CritiquesCritiques of Desk Scenes12 and 13 October 2005505.00%15.00%
Critiques of Group Projects9 and 10 November 2005505.00%
Critiques of Final Projects16 December 2005 at 12:00 to 1:50 PM505.00%
Total100.00%
 
An overall 65 percent of the total evaluation points will be considered minimal passing with a required minimum of 50% of EACH of aspects of the class being necessary, but not sufficient to pass the class.

In this course you are being graded as an individual and you must do your own work.  Academic dishonesty will result in failure for the assignment and may result in failure for the entire course.  See University policies:  Academic Honesty and Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Assignments will be weighted by difficulty and will be graded on design, style, documentation, correctness, and completeness.  Assignments are NOT turned-in to the Department Office NOR slid under the instructor's office door. Those assignments that are to be turned-in via paper must be turned-in at the start of the specified lecture.

Late assignments receive an automatic 20% penalty and an additional reduction of 20% for every additional week.  If you are unable to take an examination or if you miss an assignment due  date because of illness or emergency, you must present verifying written documentation. 
 
  
Links:Academic Honesty
 Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities