3D Modeling and Animation Basics

Course Outline for 3D Animation CEC Course by Session

5 Hours per Session


Sessions	Topics	Duration
1	Discussions of the animation process from traditional to Digital . Introduction to the Maya Interface	2 hours
	Introduction to NURBS Basic Modelling Tools and menu sets	3 hours
2	NURBS Modelling Lofting, Revolve, Extrude	2 hours
	Polygon Modelling (Chess Set)	3 hours
3	Polygon Modelling Chess Set-Texturing, UV layout	5 hours
	Polygon Modelling Chess Set -Rendering/compositing in After Effects	5 hours
4	Polygon Modelling – Human Face	5 hours
5	Polygon Modelling – Human Anatomy Full Body	5 hours
6	Character Set-up/Rigging creating joints	5 hours
7	Animation – Principles of animation	5 hours
8	Animation – Principles of animation	5 hours
9	Texturing -UV mapping	5 hours
	Texturing –MUDBOX	5 hours
10	Indirect Lighting - Image Based and Maya Physical Sun and Sky, Final Gathering	5 hours
	Direct Lighting	5 hours
11	Rendering and Compositing in After Effects	5 hours
12	Digital Portfolio Making	5 hours
	Total Hours	60

	Prepared by :	Nelson Udaundo