3D Modeling and Animation A&B
Randy Wade
A308
wadera@danbury.k12.ct.us
Course Description
7437 3D MODELING AND ANIMATION A&B (HONORS) 10-11-12 2.5 Credits
3D Modeling and Animation is designed to help students develop an understanding of
both the
creative and technical aspects involved in 3D modeling, digital animation, and visual
effects. As participants in this program, students will have the opportunity to use one of
the most advanced
solid modeling and animation programs, which is normally reserved for graphics
professionals
and large corporations. During the first semester, students in this course will learn how
to use
the tools in a 3D modeling program to model and render both simple and complex 3-
dimensional forms. Toward the end of the semester students will create a 30 second
animations set to music.
During the second semester, students will create 3-dimensional environments, place
objects in these environments, and make them look realistic. Students will also create
characters and animate them. Maya is the software that will be used in this class.
Note: This course may be used for computer literacy credit.
Objectives
The student will:
● Understand basic workings of program including applications and limitations
● Use traditional processes to create computer generated characters and environments for
usage in animations
● Communicate a story through an animated short
Assessment
Pretests will be used to assess prior knowledge when starting units. Monitoring will be used to
assess student progress. Critiques will be used to give feedback during and at the end of units.
Assignments will be grade by both student and teacher using an estabished rubric.
Units of Study
3D Modeling and Animation A&B
Randy Wade
Program orientation – students will need to understand applications and limitations of program
3-D Environment – students will create a 3-D environment for use in a short animation
Character Development and Animation – students will design and model and animate their own
3-d character
Missing / Make-Up Work
Students who are absent, excused or unexcused, are expected to make up all work. Students
have as many school days to make up work as they were absent, and this time period begins
upon the student’s return to school.
Attendance
In accordance with the school policy, students with more than (3) unexcused absences in a
marking period will lose the right to attain a weighted letter grade. Credit may still be granted if
a student:
1. completes all missing work within the allowed time frame;
2. demonstrates understanding of all course competencies; and
3. passes the final examination.
Plagiarism
At DHS we expect the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic dishonesty is
prohibited in accordance with school policy. This policy prohibits cheating on examinations,
unauthorized collaboration on assignments, unauthorized access to examinations or course
materials, plagiarism, and other proscribed activities.
