Fall 2009:

The emphasis of this class is conceptual thinking, directed research and personal investigation in the development of individual project proposals that investigate 3D video capture and graphic production. Focus is on the appropriate stereoscopic or 3D graphic technology in the communication of their project. Production technologies include a mini stereoscopic video camera, Maya 2009 for producing dimensional graphic objects in virtual mono and stereo formats and Rhino 4.0 and zPrint for the production of 3D actual objects. Display/production technology includes 3D Rapid Prototyping, a stereoscopic projection system with Silver Matte screen and the 360° immersive display Panochamber. Use of this technology will be taught in this course. Introductions to the Maya 2009 and Rhino 4.0 interface will be assigned along with digital tutorials. 3D graphics consultants will be made available on a workshop basis focusing on specifically requested proposal needs. Students who have Flash & Action Script capabilities are welcome to incorporate those skills with 3D images or to create 2D Flash games.

Although there are no pre-requisites for this class, Photoshop experience is highly recommended.