The Career Center
Character Modeling for Next Gen Games
January 22nd, 2022 | Online | 10PM-12AM PST
Learn what is needed to be a good character artist, and receive an overview on how to sculpt digital characters, the various processes & techniques by using Zbrush for video games, movies, or collectibles in this introductory workshop.
The Career Center
Character Modeling for Next Gen Games
January 22nd, 2022 | Online | 10PM-12AM PST
Learn what is needed to be a good character artist, and receive an overview on how to sculpt digital characters, the various processes & techniques by using Zbrush for video games, movies, or collectibles in this introductory workshop.
The Career Center
Character Modeling for Next Gen Games
January 22nd, 2022 | Online | 10PM-12AM PST
Learn what is needed to be a good character artist, and receive an overview on how to sculpt digital characters, the various processes & techniques by using Zbrush for video games, movies, or collectibles in this introductory workshop.
Program Description
Students will study an interdisciplinary approach to character art with classes in modelling, storyboarding, and narrative. This concentration will prepare students for AAA, indie, or a career in other industries that use these tools such as film, theater, advertising, and communications.
Course Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS [30c]
ENG 120Â Expository Writing (English Composition 1)
ENG 220Â Writing About Literature (English Composition 2)
RUSS 293 Folklore: A Comparative Study (World Cultures & Global Issues)
HIS 3209 History of Technology (US History)
COM 2404Â Interpersonal Communication (Individual & Society)
CHEM 1012 Chemistry in the Arts and Archaeology (Scientific World)
ART 109 Observation and the Visual Experience (Creative Expression)
MATH 101 College Algebra [or higher] (Math)
Any Lab Science Course*
Any Additional Flexible Core
EGD CORE REQUIREMENTS [15cr]
SCI 31106 Game Design 1
SCI 31921 Games and Their History: Game Systems Analysis
SCI 31920Â Intro to Game Programming
SCI 31923Â Game Programming 2
HIM 210 Introduction to Spreadsheets
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS [48c]
COMD 1123 - Foundation Drawing
COMD 1223 - Figure Drawing
COMD 1162 - Raster and Vector Graphics
ART 321 Computer Modeling and Design I
ART 322 Computer Modeling and Design II
ARTD. 2822 The Illusion of Life
COMD 3313 Illustration I: Basic Principles
COMD 3523 Storyboard Concepts
COMD 3413 Character Design
ART 201 Life Drawing
DESN 370 VT: Special Topics in Design
DD 107 Concepts in Animation
ART 183 Sculpture Studio I
ART 285 Figure Sculpture IÂ
THTR 240 Stage CombatÂ
FNES 227Â Fashion, Society, and the Individual
Elective Choices
Any course from other 3D concentrations, other studio art courses, design courses, and the following:
HUM 201Â Explorations in the ArtsÂ
PHILO 258Â Aesthetics
FD 1100Â Fashion Sketching for Fashion DesignersÂ
THEA 390Â Costume, Fashion, and Cultural Studies
Students in CHAR should consider one of the following clusters:
Advocacy & Organizing
Belief Systems
2D Animation
Global Narratives
Non-Major Narrative
Featured Course Descriptions
ARTD 2822 - The Illusion of Life
3D character animation introduction. Foundation principles of character development. Concept sheets and storyboards. Creation of models, texturing, rigging and rendering for 3D time-based media where the illusion of life is desired. Readings, lectures, and demonstrations.
ART 201 - Life Drawing
Form, structure, volume, movement, and composition pertaining to the human figure. Review of the human form as represented throughout history.
FNES 227 - Fashion, Society, and the Individual
This multidisciplinary course will address the individual's identity in society as expressed through fashion and the body. An individual's choice of fashion will be explored through the complexities surrounding gender, local and global nationalities, ethnicity, class, and religion.