12/30/2024 9:24:17 AM	APTECH 53 Course Outline as of Fall 1998	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  APTECH 53	Title:  COMPUTER ANIMATION
Full Title:  Computer Modeling & Animation with 3D Studio Max
Last Reviewed:8/26/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		14 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	2.00			Non-contact DHR Total	35.00

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 192.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  39 - Total 2 Times
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Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Three-Dimensional modeling, rendering, and animation using the windows-based 3D Studio Max Software program. The student will create professional quality 3D models, photo-realistic still images and film quality animation at the personal computer. Topics include: creating 3-Dimensional objects and scenes, assigning and editing bitmap materials, creating and setting light sources and camera, casting shadows, and describing movement of: objects, camera, and lights to produce desired results at computer animations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Three-Dimensional Modeling, Rendering, and Animation using the Windows-Based 3D Studio Max Software Program. The student will create professional quality 3D models, photo-realistic still images and film quality animation at the personal computer.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1998	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2013	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to:

1.      View pre-existing 3D Models and Scenes in 3D Studio Max.

2.      Create and edit 3D Models and Scenes in 3D Studio Max.

3.      Assign bitmap materials to 3D objects using the material

       editor and mapping coordinates.

4.      Set and adjust lighting and shadows.

5.      Set and adjust cameras.

6.      Establish and control environmental factors at 3 Dimensional

       scenes.

7.      Create renderings of 3 Dimensional scenes.

8.      Describe movement of: objects, lights, and camera at

       animations.

9.      Produce broadcast quality animations.

Topics and Scope

1.      Overview of 3D Studio Max's features and interface.

2.      Overview of the Cartesian Coordinate System and viewing

       of 3 Dimensional objects within 3D Studio Max's Interface.

3.      Creation and editing of 3 Dimensional Objects and Scenes.

4.      Assigning and editing bitmap materials.

5.      Mapping coordinates.

6.      Setting and adjusting light sources and shadows.

7.      Establishing environmental factors at 3 Dimensional scenes.

8.      Creating photo-realistic still images.

9.      Creating broadcast quality animations.

       A.      Object movement and deformation.

       B.      Keying cameras.

       C.      Keying lights.

       D.      Looping animations.

Assignments:

Homework: Weekly Computer Assignments (done in Lab).

Exams:  Midterm and Final

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 30 - 50%
Homework problems
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 50%
Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

AutoDesk, 3D Studio Max User's Guide, Volumes 1 and 2,

AutoDesk Inc., June 1996. Publication #12801-000000-5021

and #12801-000000-5031.

AutoDesk, 3D Studio Max Tutorials, AutoDesk Inc., March

1996, Publication #12801-000000-5041.

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