Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Modeling Fundamentals
Polygonal Modeling
Modeling Surfaces and Deformers
Shading and Texturing a 3D model
Lighting a 3D Model
Rendering a Model
Turntable
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Construct 3-D objects; utilize tools for lighting, surfacing and camera; and render 3-D scenes.
Methods of Assessment:
Individual/Group Assignments
Individual/Group Projects
Reading Assignments
Presentations
Lab Works/Assignments
Quizzes/Tests/Exams
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
• Introducing Autodesk Maya 2014: Autodesk Official Press by Dariush Derakhshani ISBN-13: 978-111857490
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B thumb/flash drive
• H
igh Speed Internet
Suggested Course Maximum:
20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer Lab w/ a computer per student and instructor
Baseline Computer Stats:
3.4 Ghz or higher
16 GB of memory or higher
Graphic Card: 2048 MB, 256-bit GDDR56008 MHz (effective), 192.26 GB/s or higher
26”-30” inch monitor
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Exams and Quizzes: 0-10%
Lessons Assignments: 10-40%
Animation Projects: 10-40%
Final Project: 5-30%
Attendance/Participation: 5-10%