3D Asset Production Pipeline for Videogames

Catalog description

There is a need in the video game industry for 3D artists who have an understanding of the specific techniques used when creating game assets. This course is intended to give art students an overview of how 3D asset creation for video games differs from other media. Students with 3D art experience will be exposed to the skills necessary to produce game ready 3D art assets, and to participate in the creation of a completed video game. The entire video game asset production pipeline will be covered, with a focus on 3D game asset development topics such as low-poly modeling, model and texture optimization, reducing draw calls, joint/rigging limitations, and animation limitations. Students will work on a multi-disciplinary video game team, and create 3D art assets for the game. Proficiency with 3D modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animation is required.