DM 196A
3D Modeling: The Fundamentals
Santa Ana College · UGRD · Fall 2026
2 sections2 open now
Catalog description
This is an introductory course in developing digital 3D models for video games, film, advertising and pre-visualization for product and architectural design. Focus is placed on building digital 3d characters, props and environments that will be used in students' own animated short film or video game ideas. By employing the teacher-provided project management tools, students gain hands-on experience in how animated and interactive media projects are developed. Industry-standard low and high poly modeling methods, which utilize normal map application, is emphasized to ensure optimized models with stunning detail.
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85211
17 openSeats: 8/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 8, 2026, 8:42 PMClass #85211Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
17 available8 enrolled25 capacity0 waitlist
- Days & times
- T/Th 6:35 PM-7:25 PM; T/Th 7:35 PM-9:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 5
- Location
- A - Cesar Chavez Bldg A-223; A - Cesar Chavez Bldg A-223
- Instructor
- Johnson, Kara D.
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85692
19 openSeats: 11/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 8, 2026, 8:42 PMClass #85692Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
19 available11 enrolled30 capacity0 waitlist
- Days & times
- T/Th 2:15 PM-3:05 PM; T/Th 3:15 PM-4:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 13
- Location
- Off Campus OCSA; Off Campus OCSA
- Instructor
- Johnson, Kara D.
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