Version: 3/20/2019 1
Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
3-D Modeling and Rendering I
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ARTV 1345
Division
Technology and Business
Department
Computer Science
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Techniques of three-dimensional (3-D) modeling utilizing industry standard software.
Includes the creation and modification of 3-D geometric shapes, use of a variety of
rendering techniques, camera, light sources, texture, and surface mapping.
Pre-Requisites
Credit or current enrollment in ARTV 1303
Co-Requisites
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Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:2:2
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
2
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
N/A
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
N/A
Other Hours Breakdown
N/A
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.04.20 14:26:48 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.04.20 14:27:08 -05'00'
David Kucera
Digitally signed by David Kucera
DN: cn=David Kucera, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Division of
Technology and Business, email=davidk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.04.21 09:17:00 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.04.27 12:06:46 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.04.27 12:07:47 -05'00'
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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
US
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%
Version: 3/20/2019 3
100 -90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
and below = F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist