Students learn how to create more complex three-dimensional objects on the computer and animate them as Quicktime or VRML movies. Emphasis is on intricate lighting, camera and texture creation techniques. Students learn to create complex three-dimensional objects on the computer and animate them as Quicktime or VRML movies. One third of this course is spent investigating the possibilities of full-color graphic illustration and creating an illustration in that style. The remaining two-thirds of the class emphasizes encouraging students to develop an individual style and choosing media appropriate to the solution of a given problem.
Students use visual and conceptual skills in their own work problem-solving process.
Professionalism and the study of contemporary illustrators and their work are very important. The work produced in this class make strong portfolio pieces.