Harold Washington College Digital Multimedia Design Program

HWC DMD 3DModeling DMD121 and DMD221

DMD 121 3DModeling (Required for DMD AAS)

This is a studio course whose primary orientation is the development of the student's portfolio. The course will introduce students to 3D graphics, principles of perspective and basic principles of 3D modeling. The theory of 3D on the computer will be explored. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Grade of C or better in ENGLISH 101 and DMD 168-1, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 2 Laboratory hours. 2 Lecture hours. 3 Credit Hours. Offered At: HW

DMD 221 3D Animation(DMD AAS Elective)

This is a studio course whose primary orientation is the development of the student's portfolio. The course will develop the students understanding of 3D graphics, 3D dimensional modeling with an emphasis on movement, using systems and inverse kinematics and the use of constraints and bones. Advanced modeling will be used such as skins and mesh deformation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Grade of C or better in DMD 121 and DMD 168, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 2 Laboratory hours. 2 Lecture hours. 3 Credit Hours. Offered At: HW