3-D Modeling and Rendering I
Course:
ARTV 1345: 3-D Modeling and Rendering I
DFTG 2312: Technical Illustration
Section:
3 credit hours; Fall
2009; Section 8501 – R 5:40-9:30; Room
T250
Instructor:
Tuan Ho
Tuan.Ho@dcccd.edu
Office Number: A110 - ACCESS Office
Office Hours: (if any)
Mail Box Location: A110 - ACCESS Office
Prerequisite:
Suggested prerequisite – IMED 1301:
Introduction to Multimedia
Course 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.
End-of-Course Outcomes:
After successful completion of this course, the
student should be able to:
Construct 3-D objects; utilize tools for lighting,
surfacing and camera; and render 3-D scenes.
SCANS Skills:
The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving
Necessary Skills (SCANS) was appointed by the Secretary of Labor to determine
the skills people need to succeed in the world of work.
- Applies Technology to Task - understands overall intent and proper procedures for setup
and operation of equipment
- Arithmetic/Mathematics - performs basic computations and approaches practical
problems
- Seeing Things in the Mind's Eye - organizes, and processes symbols, pictures, graphs,
objects, and other information
Required Lab:
Students are required to spend at least 2 extra hours per week outside of class working on student projects. Lab
assistants and faculty are usually in the lab to answer questions, however
multimedia tutoring is not available in the lab.
Lab Hours:
The
Hours for the Fall
semester are:
- Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am to 9:45 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
- Saturday: 12:00 pm to 4:45 pm
All Multimedia (credit and continuing
education) students must show a Student ID Card to use
the lab and check out any equipment. IDs are available at the Student ID
Office, T141.
Textbooks and Supplies:
Noesis Videos
External Storage (jump drives, external hard drives or blank CD-Rs/DVDs)
Course Outline:
|
Lecture/Unit |
Assignment |
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1: (Overview) |
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2: (topic 1) |
Exercises |
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3: (topic 2) |
Exercises |
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4: (topic 3) |
Digital Sculpting I |
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Midterm |
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5: (topic 4) |
Digital Sculpting I |
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6: (topic 5) |
Digital Sculpting II |
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7: (topic 6) |
Digital Sculpting II |
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8: (topic 7) |
Digital Sculpting II |
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Final Project |
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*Noesis Videos will be full
integrated in the lesson plans.
Grading Procedure:
Grading Legend
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Points Breakdown
LOD 1 - 30 points
LOD 2 - 30 points
Final Digital Sculpture - 40 points
TOTAL - 100 points
PLEASE NOTE! Grade reports are no longer mailed. Convenient
access is available online or by telephone. Use your student
identification number when you log in to eConnect or
call Touch Tone Services.
Web Site address: http://econnect.dcccd.edu
Telephone number: 972-613-1818.
Academic Calendar:
Calendar for Fall 2009 Monday - Thursday
courses
Calendar for Fall 2009 Friday only courses
Calendar for Fall 2009 Saturday only courses
Drop Date:
September 5 (Sa) is the
last day to drop from this course without receiving an automatic "W"
and without the course reflecting on your transcript.
Withdrawal Date:
November 12 (R) is the last day to withdraw from
this course with an automatic "W".
Withdrawal Policy:
If you are unable to complete this course, it is
your responsibility to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be
received in the Registrar’s Office by the semester's withdrawal date.
Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an
“F.” If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the
official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W”
(Withdraw) in each class dropped.
You may drop a course at the Admissions Office
(T170), the Advising Center (T180) or the BTEC Advising Center (T162). Please
consult with your instructor if you are thinking of dropping the course.
For more information about drop deadlines, refer
to the current printed Credit Class Schedule, contact the Admissions/Student
Records office at 972-238-6100 or 6101 (Thunderduck
Hall, T170), or contact the division office.
Six Drop Policy:
STOP BEFORE YOU DROP!
For students who enrolled in college level courses
for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas Education Code 51.907 limits the
number of courses a student may drop.
You may drop no more than six (6) courses during
your entire undergraduate career unless the drop qualifies as an exception.
Your campus counseling/advising center will give you more information on the
allowable exceptions.
Remember that once you have accumulated six (6)
non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a “W”.
Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any
Repeating this Course:
Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas
County Community Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering
the third or subsequent time for a course. All third and subsequent attempts of
the majority of credit and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will
result in additional tuition to be charged. Developmental Studies and some
other courses will not be charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include
courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 Semester. See Third
Attempt to Enroll in a Course at http://www.dcccd.edu/thirdcourseattempt/
Academic Honesty:
Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code
of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to,
cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
As a college student, you are considered a
responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of Student Conduct published in the
DCCCD Catalog. https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm
ADA
If you are a student with a disability and/or
special needs who requires accommodations, please contact the college
Disability Services Office at 972-238-6180 (Voice/TTY), visit Thunderduck Hall, suite T120, or go to http://www.dcccd.edu/Current+Students/Student+Services/Disability+Services/
(CTRL +
Click to access “Current Students” site to “Student
Services” to “Disability Services”)
Religious Holidays:
Absences for observance of a religious holy day
are excused. A student whose absence is excused to observe a religious holy day
is allowed to contract with the instructor to take a make-up examination or
complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence.
Campus Emergency Operation Plan:
To familiarize yourself with these procedures,
please take time to watch the overview video: http://video.dcccd.edu/rtv/DO/emergency_dcccd.wmv
The complete Emergency Operations Plan can be
viewed and printed at the following website: http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/emergency
If you have questions or concerns, please contact
the Richland College Office of Emergency Management. This office can be reached
by phone (972/238-3794) or by e-mail (rlcoem@dcccd.edu).
Attention Financial Aid Students:
If you are receiving any form of financial aid,
you should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes.
Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause
you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who
fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this
policy.
Classroom Policies:
Please read the following classroom policies
listed below.
Attendance Policy:
While
If you are unable to attend class, please email
the instructor or leave a message for the instructor at the Adjunct Faculty
Office at (972) 238-6140 BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS.
Students who will be absent from class for the
observance of a religious holiday will be allowed to makeup examinations or
assignments missed that day IF their instructor was notified not later than the 15th day of the semester.
Please refer to the college catalog Student Obligations
-- Attending Classes section.
It is imperative students arrive to class on time
and remain in class the entire session each week.
Food and Drink Policy:
Except where otherwise determined by a faculty
member, no eating or drinking is allowed in the classroom.
Web Server Posting Policy:
The Richland Student Web Server is open to all
users of the World Wide Web. Any information students or instructors place in
their files is readable by any user of the World Wide Web.
Computer/Internet Use Policy:
Currently enrolled
Students using their own laptops must use the wireless connection in the Thunderduck Hall building and cannot
use the Multimedia lab and classroom computer data lines to access the Internet.
You are required to show your Richland Student ID
when requested by lab personnel. You are expected to follow lab policies
as well as the Student Code of Conduct specified
in the catalog.
Safety Policy:
Students should participate in this class in a
safe, appropriate manner. We occasionally have to step over cords for the
multimedia cart and/or computer equipment. We also need to watch out for
boxes and paper, students’ backpacks, etc. Students should begin to
build good computing habits, designed to prevent eyestrain, carpal tunnel
syndrome, etc.
Handheld Devices Policy:
Please turn OFF all
electronic devices during class.
Participation Policy:
Course participation is required. Ask questions
and be involved with the lesson.
Students should not surf the Net,
play games, send emails or work on unrelated homework/projects during class.
Students should not disturb your neighbors during lectures and demos.
End of Each Class Policy (for face-to-face classes):
When you leave class for the day, please...
- Delete all your files from your workstation
and empty the trash.
- Shut down your computer using Windows Shut
Down.
- Turn off your monitor after computer has
COMPLETELY shut down.
- Pick up and throw away any trash around your
seat.
Attention Continuing Education Students:
To receive a certificate for this course, you must
make a grade of "C" or higher as a final grade. A grade average of
69% or lower is failing.
Continuing Education will not mail your
certificate to you. If you do not receive your certificate the last day of
class you will have to pick up your certificate at the Continuing Education
Front Desk, T160.
Multimedia Web Site:
http://www.richlandcollege.edu/multimedia
The
Disclaimer reserving right to change syllabus:
The instructor reserves the right to amend this
syllabus as necessary.
Student Acknowledgement:
Please download, read and sign this Student Acknowledgement and turn it in to your
instructor.
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