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
A Technical Artist works closely with artists and programmers to help with the asset and pipeline optimizations. They implement technical art features, develop tools and workflows, and perform debugging on tools and processes. If you consider yourself skilled in both art and programming, this is a great path for you as they are in high demand!
Course Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS [30c]
ENG 120 Expository Writing (English Composition 1)
ENG 220 Writing About Literature (English Composition 2)
COM 2404 Interpersonal Communication (Individual & Society)
RUSS 293 Folklore: A Comparative Study (World Cultures & Global Issues)
HIS 3209 History of Technology (US History)
CSCI 127 Intro to Computer Science (Scientific World)
ART 113 History of Graphic Design (Creative Expression)
MATH 121 Calc 1 (Math)
PHY 131 Conceptual Physics (Lab)
Any Additional Flexible Core
EGD CORE REQUIREMENTS [15c]
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 Intro to Spreadsheets
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS [57c]
SCI 31925 Game Programming 3
ART 102 Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design
ART 112 Introduction to Digital Imaging
ART 321 Computer Modeling and Design I
ART 322 Computer Modeling and Design II
ART 222 Introduction to Animation
ART 421 Computer Animation I
ART 422 Computer Animation II
ART 221 Applied Imaging and Applications to the World Wide Web I
CISC. 1215 Intro to Programming in Python
CS 172 Computer Science I
CS 291 Computer Science II
CS 341 Algorithms and Data Structures
CS 357 Principles Of Programming Languages
CS 334 Computer Graphics
MATH 225 Discrete Mathematical Structures
ENT 1800 Entertainment Drafting I
MECH 4800 Advanced 3-Dimensional Animation
THTR 260 Lighting DesignÂ
ElectivesÂ
Any course electives from other art concentrations, but suggested:
PHOTO 230 3D Modeling, Printing, & Casting I
DESN 370 VT: Special Topics in Design
ART 323 Advanced Drawing for Animation
MEDP 365 3D Virtual EnvironmentsÂ
MEDP 29907 3D Graphics for Design, Film and AR
Featured Course Descriptions
CS 334 - Computer Graphics
Basic mathematical tools and computational techniques for modeling and displaying three-dimensional geometric objects; transformations in the plane and 3-space; representation of curves and surfaces; representation of solids; raster graphics; color; strategies for visible-surface determination; illumination and shading algorithms
MECH 4800 - Advanced 3D Animation
Foundation for advanced animation construction, incorporation of and integration with external media, and techniques to automate and optimize development processes. Dynamic particles, flexible soft body creation, texturing, "hair" particles, fluuid simulation, rigging, lighting, and plant simulation.
CS 291 - Computer Science II
Data structuring using structured variables, stacks, queues, linked lists, and trees; recursive procedures; applications to sorting and merging.