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Have you ever dreamed about a career as a 3D artist or designer in film, television, video games or other fields? It’s very competitive out there and you’ll need a head start. That’s where the 3D Design and Technology program comes in. You will focus first on learning the fundamentals of high-end industry-standard software applications. Next, you will have a opportunity to apply your skills and imagination to various specialty areas in 3D art and design: Modeling, Texture Mapping, Cameras and Lighting, Animation, Game Level Design, and Special Effects. This an art and design class, NOT a computer class. Computers are only the tools we use.
As you master the basics, you earn greater flexibility to design larger projects that are consistent with your own interests. In addition, the class will focus on what it really takes to break in to this intensely competitive field. We’ll look at educational options and possible paths to a career. Many of our students have gone on to top art and game design schools around the country and they report that this class was an important first step.
NOTE TO PARENTS AND COUNSELORS: This program has been fully aligned with the Oregon Dept. of Education's academic standards in The Arts and meets the current diploma standard for Career Related Learning Experiences.
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Course web site Student films Introduction to Animation offers a first look at how to create 2D animated films. You'll start by animating the physics of simple objects but quickly advance towards “acting that is drawn” filmmaking You'll leave the program with a varied portfolio of personal and creative works that also demonstrate many techniques that are common across the animation industry. Adobe Flash software is the primary tool used in the program.
Each step in producing an animated film is covered in detail so students can build the skills needed to make their own productions: Principles of Motion and Physics, Character Design, Traditional Principles of Character Animation, Storyboarding, Principles of Filmmaking and Visual Storytelling, Sound design, and much more! This an art and animation class, NOT a computer class. Computers are only the tools we use.
In addition, we will enjoy and analyze the work of talented animators in film, TV, and the Web. We will hear from animation professionals and learn about education and career options in competitive creative fields. Many of our students have gone on to top art and animation schools around the country and they report that this class was an important first step.
NOTE TO PARENTS AND COUNSELORS: This program has been fully aligned with the Oregon Dept. of Education's academic standards in The Arts and meets the current diploma standard for Career Related Learning Experiences.
Instructor: David Gilde
