ANIM 709 – Computer Generated Modeling and Design

In this class each student creates an original 3D character from scratch. They have 7 days to come up with their concept designs and then use the remainder time of the quarter to model, sculpt, texture and render a fully detailed 3D character. Digital painting and proof concept techniques for character design, advanced modeling techniques in Maya, UV mapping for organic models, digital sculpting techniques in ZBrush (with normal maps generation), texture painting in Photoshop and Bodypaint 3D will be covered in this class. Students must take ANIM 250 or ITGM 240 prior taking this class.

Student Work Samples

Concept Art [click the images to enlarge]

Davin Harsadi | Alberto Huang | Kris Jeung | Adam White | Nicholas Stephas

Paul Tillery | ByoungHo Kang | Chris Hong | Amanda Powell | Clint Donaldson

Chris Hong | Jason Braun | Alex Hamilton | Brent Morris | Errison Zelaya

3D Render [click the images to enlarge]

(the first image from the left on each row is the 2D concept art)

Paul Tillery

Adam White

Alex Hamilton

Alberto Huang

Chavon Parker

Jason Braun

ByoungHo Kang

Jessica Toedt

Amanda Powell

Brent Morris