FI:VV036 3D Character Modeling II - Course Information

VV036 3D Character Modeling II

Extent and Intensity

1/1. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Jiří Chmelík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr.art. Helena Lukášová, ArtD. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jiří Chmelík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Filip Opálený (seminar tutor)
Hana Pokojná, MSc (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr.art. Helena Lukášová, ArtD.
Department of Visual Computing – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Visual Computing – Faculty of Informatics

Timetable of Seminar Groups

VV036/01: Mon 14:00–15:50 Virtuální místnost, J. Chmelík, H. Lukášová, F. Opálený
VV036/02: Thu 10:00–11:50 Virtuální místnost, J. Chmelík, H. Lukášová

Prerequisites

SOUHLAS
Prerequisite: VV035 3D Modeling

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 50 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/50, only registered: 0/50, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/50

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 70 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

Building upon Character Modeling I, the main aim of the course is to capture the character; students independently work with human proportions, typologies, deformations, etc. in 3D modeling programs. The work on individual projects is complemented by lectures on deliberate deformation and idealization of a human figure, beauty, and fashion, combining anthropomorphic and zoomorphic aspects within the frame of character formation. Students are led to independent creative work. An important part is also the preparation of the virtual model for the game environment, rapid prototyping (STL Check, retopology, optimization).

Learning outcomes

A capability to create a character based on visual and technical requirements.

Syllabus

• Typology of a human figure.
• Growth periods. Individuality and a cartoon.
• An idealization of human body and clothing.
• Animal anatomy.
• Creating a character based on existing knowledge.
• Completing a 3D character model from the previous semester.
• Creating a high poly model
• Animation introduction
• Preparation of a model for rapid prototyping and game environment.

Literature

required literature
• ROBINSON, Josh. Essential 3ds Max 8. Plano: Wordware Publishing, 2006, x, 406. ISBN 1556224850. info

recommended literature
• FEHÉR, György and András SZUNYOGHY. Anatomie pro výtvarníky :člověk : zvířata : srovnávací studie. 1. vyd. Praha: Slovart, 1999, 603 s. ISBN 80-7209-180-8. info
• THALER, Peter. Pictoplasma. Berlin: Gestalten Verlag, 2001, 216 s. ISBN 3-931126-58-7. info
• THALER, Peter. Pictoplasma. London: Gestalten Verlag, 2003, 223 s. ISBN 3-89955-021-8. info
• Exposé 8 : finest digital art in the known universe. Edited by Daniel Wade. Adelaide: Ballistic publishing, 2010, 239 s. ISBN 9781921002830. info
• STEEN, Joep van der and Ted BOARDMAN. Rendering with mental ray and 3Ds Max. 2nd ed. Oxford: Focal Press, 2010, xi, 253. ISBN 9780240812373. info
• DRAPER, Pete. Deconstructing the elements with 3ds max : create natural fire, earth, air and water without plug-ins. 3rd ed. Oxford: Focal, 2009, xxi, 321. ISBN 0240521269. info
• Exposé 7 : finest digital art in the known universe. Edited by Daniel Wade - Paul Hellard - Mark Snoswell. 1st ed. Mylor: Ballistic publishing, 2009, 223 s. ISBN 9781921002632. info
• BROOKER, Darren. Essential CG lighting techniques with 3ds max. 3rd ed. Burlington, MA: Focal Press, 2008, xi, 397. ISBN 9780240521176. info
• Exposé 6 : finest digital art in the known universe. Edited by Daniel Wade - Paul Hellard - Mark Snoswell. 1st ed. Mylor: Ballistic publishing, 2008, 223 s. ISBN 9781921002519. info
• Exposé 5 : finest digital art in the known universe. Edited by Daniel Wade - Paul Hellard - Mark Snoswell. 1st ed. Mylor: Ballistic publishing, 2007, 223 s. ISBN 9781921002434. info
• Exposé 3 : finest digital art in the known universe. Edited by Daniel Wade - Paul Hellard - Mark Snoswell - Leonard Teo. 2nd ed. Mylor: Ballistic publishing, 2006, 207 s. ISBN 1921002158. info
• Exposé 4 : finest digital art in the known universe. Edited by Daniel Wade - Paul Hellard - Mark Snoswell - Leonard Teo. 1st ed. Mylor: Ballistic publishing, 2006, 223 s. ISBN 1921002301. info
• Exposé 2 : finest digital art in the known universe. Edited by Mark Snoswell - Leonard Teo - Daniel Wade. 2nd ed. Mylor: Ballistic publishing, 2005, 192 s. ISBN 0975096575. info

not specified
• Printing things : visions and essentials for 3D printing. Edited by Claire Warnier. Berlin: Gestalten, 2014, 256 s. ISBN 9783899555165. info
• Out of hand : materializing the postigital. Edited by Ronald T. Labaco. London: Black Dog Publishing, 2013, 304 s. ISBN 9781908966230. info
• CUSSON, Roger and Jamie CARDOSO. Realistic architectural visualization with 3ds max and mental ray. 2nd ed. Burlington, MA: Focal Press, 2010, xv, 280. ISBN 0240812298. info

Teaching methods

During the semester students are working independently on their projects under the supervision of the teacher. The course offers lectures explaining the possibilities of the interpretation of the character.

Assessment methods

Lectures and assignments in the studio, 3D software exercises. Exam. Evaluated is the final project, the student consults this project with the teacher in the exam term on the given dates. The evaluation is based on the quality of the concept, knowledge of the software and artistic input.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

Teacher's information

http://is.muni.cz/www/26724/index.html

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