HILARY N.
HUSKEY
Educator | Digital Artist
Student Work
ART 2470
Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation
Environment 1
Project Overview:
The Environment 1 project is a hands-on, in-class initiative designed to immerse students in the world of 3D modeling using Autodesk Maya. The focus of the project is to guide students through the creation of a magical study room, teaching them fundamental skills in 3D modeling, unwrapping, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering.
Project Objectives:
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Introduction to Maya:
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Familiarize students with the Autodesk Maya interface and basic tools.
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Provide a foundational understanding of 3D modeling concepts.
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Asset Creation:
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Conduct live demonstrations for modeling various magical elements, including wells, doors, windows, tables, candles, potion bottles, bookshelves, books, scrolls, and additional models chosen by students.
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Facilitate in-class creation of assets, ensuring hands-on practice.
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UV Unwrapping:
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Instruct students on the importance of UV unwrapping for texture mapping.
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Guide students through the unwrapping process for each model created during class.
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Texturing and Material Application:
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Explore techniques for applying textures and materials to bring models to life.
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Encourage creativity in choosing colors, patterns, and materials for a visually compelling scene.
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Lighting Design:
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Introduce principles of lighting in 3D environments.
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Guide students in creating dynamic lighting setups to enhance the atmosphere of the magic study room.
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Camera Animation:
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Instruct students on the creation and manipulation of cameras.
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Challenge students to animate at least two cameras to showcase different perspectives of the magical scene.
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Rendering and Presentation:
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Teach rendering techniques to produce high-quality images.
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Guide students through the rendering process, emphasizing attention to detail.
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Facilitate a final presentation where students showcase their enchanted study rooms.
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Assessment and Evaluation:
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Regular progress assessments through in-class critiques.
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Final evaluation based on the quality of models, UV unwrapping, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendered images.
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Emphasize creativity, attention to detail, and adherence to project requirements.
Benefits:
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Practical application of 3D modeling skills in a creative context.
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Collaboration and knowledge sharing during live demonstrations.
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Development of a comprehensive portfolio piece for each student.
By the end of the Environment 1 project, students will have gained valuable skills and experience in 3D modeling, animation, and rendering, setting a strong foundation for further exploration in the field.