AN3D 3330 - 3D Character + Production Design

Credits: 3

In this course, students explore methods of developing individual stylistic approaches for designing organic assets with a particular focus on how design supports the storytelling function of the production. Developing a unified design approach to a production, and studying how color can be used to help tell the story, are also studied and practiced in this class. Upon completion of this course, students will have a greater practical knowledge of the key role design plays in an animated production and how this integrates with the narrative content of the film. Students will also learn the techniques used in 3D programs and digital sculpting programs to create high quality organic models. By the conclusion of the course students will have created finished 2D designs of organic assets for their portfolios as well as 3D models derived from those designs.

Prerequisites: AN3D 2320 - 3D Computer Lighting + Materials.