CIS 250 - Introduction to 3D Animation and Modeling

Description
This course develops foundational skills for the creation of digital 3D models and animation. Students use 3D computer software to learn the fundamentals of modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering. Students are recommended to take CIS 122 - Digital Illustration / Illustrator and CIS 208 - Web Animation prior to taking this course if they have little or no experience with Illustration and animation software.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CIS 120 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit:
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Graphics/Web Development, A.A.A.S.

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of 3D terminology (e.g., vertices, edges, polygons, etc.)
Demonstrate ability to produce a 3D model using multiple modeling techniques
Demonstrate ability to unwrap and texture a 3D model
Apply basic lighting techniques to light objects and scenes
Apply basic animation techniques to produce an animation
Manipulate virtual cameras
Demonstrate ability to produce final deliverables through rendering
Demonstrate an understanding of 3d production processes

Course Outline:
I. Foundation, Tool Interface.
II, 3D Community Websites,
III. 3D Building, (Shape-modeled, 2D) Still Life w/ Splines.
IV. Modeling Resources (Copyright/Ethics Issues).
IIV. Scene Modeling.
IIV. Tool Interface, Materials, (Camera, Lighting, Rendering), (Physical Science).
IIV. Vehicle Modeling.
IIIV. Modeling a House/Building.
IX. Animation (Keyframe), Camera, Physical Science (Physics, Biological Systems).
X. Research, Resources & Reference.
XI. Character Animation.
XII. Character/Creature Creation Storyboard.
XIII. Portfolio Construction.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
30-60% lecture
0-20% facilitated discussion
0-10% group work
10-40% lab work
Mandatory Course Components:
1. Fifteen to twenty 3D modeling and animation activities
2. Online quizzes
3. Midterm and Final Portfolio projects
Equivalent Courses:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 100185
Course CIP Code: 11.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Kent Career Technical Center
School: School of STEM
Department: Computer Information Systems
Discipline: CIS
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor must possess knowledge of the 3DS Max software environment, 4000 hours of graphics and computer work experience and be able to clearly explain all topics covered in the course so the student will be able to understand the concepts taught.

Major Course Revisions: Title, N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230221T09:29:49
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028