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Syllabus

Meeting Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:35 am - 10:55 am

Location:Sullivant Hall (1813 N. High), Rm 349-A

Instructor: Steve Conroy (conroy.44@osu.edu)

Course Website: http://www.accad.ohio-state.edu/~sconroy/accad5002

Course Folder: Y:\Courses\2016-2017\AC5002_Conroy_SP17

Systems Support: Noelle Gaboriault-Whitcomb (asctech@osu.edu)

Course Description:

This course presents concepts and techniques of 3D computer animation for students in multiple disciplines, providing an overview of modeling, lighting and motion. Graduate students are encouraged to apply the coursework to their thesis research. The course also serves as a foundation for students interested in advanced topics courses offered in computer animation

Prerequisites

Students are required to bring to the course a basic level of computer literacy and an ability to utilize 2D imaging software.

Course Objectives:

Students completing this course can expect to have a fundamental understanding of the process
for producing computer-generated animation:

  • Planning animation production
  • Representation of 3D perspective and geometry
  • Organization of hierarchies in a 3D scene
  • Basic polygonal and parametric modeling techniques
  • Fundamental principles of key-frame animation
  • Lighting
  • Concepts of materials and texture mapping

 

Assignments

See the Assignment Section of the course website for a detailed description of class projects.

Grading Policy:

All students are required to be on time and in attendance for each and every class. Two absences will lower a final grade by 1/2 a letter, three absences will lower a final grade by one letter and four absences will result in failure of the course. Adherence to deadlines is expected. Work presented late will be marked down one grade letter for each class meeting missed. See description below for value of each assignment or exam towards the final grade Students choosing to use "at home" hardware and software must have their current working files on the system and available for review at the beginning of each and every class. Problems with home systems and/or incompatibility will not be an acceptable excuse for missed goals. Unless there is a complete ACCAD system failure, technical difficulties are never an acceptable excuse

Grading scale:

A = 94 - 100 
A- = 90 - 93
B+ = 88 - 89 
B = 83 - 87 
B- = 80 - 82
C+ = 78 - 79 
C = 73 - 77 
C- = 71 - 72
D+ = 69 - 70 
D = 64 - 68
E = 0 - 64 

Readings:

Suggested Texts:

  • Issac Kerlow The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects
  • Dariush Derakhshari, Introducing Autodesk Maya 2014

Additional readings & tutorials will be available in course folder

Student license for maya:

http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software?src=OMSE&mktvar002=592806

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

It is the intent of the University and these instructors to provide access to support services and programs that enable students with disabilities to succeed in this course. Students with disabilities are responsible for making their needs known to the instructor and seeking available assistance in a timely manner. Students will be referred to the Office for Disability Services (ODS), located in Pomerene Hall, for further assistance (614-292-3307 or visit 150 Pomerene Hall).

Academic Dishonesty

Any and all suspected cases of academic dishonesty will be dealt with according to university procedures. See your student handbook for further information on academic dishonesty and the accompanying procedures and penalties.
http://studentaffairs.osu.edu/csc

ACCAD Acceptable Use Policy (PDF)

ACCAD Student Security and Etiquette (PDF)