3D Digital Art & Design Fundamentals

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DART 203 3D Digital Art and Design Fundamentals (3) Introduces 3D foundational skills for producing images, videos, objects, and interactive real-time virtual spaces with 3D software. This course will introduce 3D digital art and design foundational skills, concepts, and methodologies for producing images, videos, objects, and interactive real-time virtual spaces using 3D software. Student will master and apply 3D tools in exploring creative expression, design possibilities, and effective and compelling means of communication. 3D design concepts and tools extend the means by which we respond to change in a purposeful way ¿ connected to a wide range of media formats that create, communicate, and respond to new ideas, forms, and questions. In this course, students will respond to project and exercise prompts through the production of textured polygonal surfaces, animated 3D scenes, image and video renders, and thoughtful critique. Students will engage with readings and film screenings through discussions and writing to encourage critical understanding and reflection. Students will come away from this course with a broad repertoire of creative design approaches and the ability to apply digital 3D production concepts, methodologies, and skills in publishing creative works in a variety of media settings including the web, film, print, and product design. The course provides students the requisite 3D computer graphics and conceptual skills to take more advanced new media, digital arts and media design courses in the School of Visual Arts.