http://wesww.com/x3d
wes w wilson : weswwilson@gmail.com
Course Description ++ Content
Experimental 3D will explore a variety of tools and ideas related to virtual cinema. Using motion capture in correlation with 3D animation, video software, and fat turnaround real-time game rendering technologies, we will be crafting “MOVIES” without a “CAMERA” or “ACTORS” (*not exclusively visual light spectrum actors, that is)… By rendering artworks in real time with low cost, high return software and hardware, these experimental methods will allow you to create a high level of images (quality and/or quantity) . We will critically examine images currently being produced in this medium, the artistic potential for it, and perceived intentions when working in this way.
Requirements ++ Expectations
You are expected to arrive on time and to have completed the weekly assignment and any projects that are due on that day of class. Most importantly, you must participate in class exercises, and attendance at critiques is mandatory.
Course Materials
BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CLASS EVERY WEEK!
-A three button mouse. If you don’t own one of these, I recommend buying a laser mouse from Logitech. These can be found starting at $10 and up on Amazon.com.
-Headphones. Any kind will do. The just have to function. iPod headphones are fine, as are any other kind of headphones. We will be watching video tutorials in class. If you don’t bring headphones on a day where we watch tutorials, you will be considered unprepared and you might be disrupting your classmates when you have to use speakers. I read somewhere that Sony MDR-ED12LP are good, and retail for about $9 on amazon.
-External Hard drive. If you don’t have one, or if the one you have is for backing up an internal hard drive, or if you have one that is over 3 years old, buy a new one. These are cheap now anyway. I recommend 2.5 inch drives as they don’t require a power outlet. Seagate is a good brand. Be mindful of when the warranty of your external hard drives will expire. 500GB is a good size. Flash drives are less reliable. $50 or so on amazon.
-Laptop. Unless you’ve recently had a tech meltdown, you own one of these. Don’t lie. Since you have one anyway, bring it to class whenever you can. Working on your laptop will be convenient because you can configure all of your settings the way you like and keep ongoing project files, avoiding the weekly computer lab wipes. If you have a Windows operating system partition installed on it, that will come in handy for you. Windows and/or dual booting is however not mandatory.
Projects ++ Proposals
We are working with fast methods and technology, thus students will create a large amount of output. There will be four small thematic projects assigned, plus a final project. For each of the project you will have three weeks.
PROJECT ONE : The Motion Project
PROJECT TWO : The Objects Project
PROJECT THREE : The Composition Project
PROJECT FOUR : The Tonal Project
PROJECT FINAL: The Final Project
Attendance
Attendance and punctuality are required.
If 3 absences = NO CREDIT.
If 2 tardies = 1 absence.
If 6 tardies = NO CREDIT.
SAIC has implemented a new Class Progress Report (“CPR”) system for “Early Alerts.” Please email the instructor ahead of time (at least before the end of the scheduled class time) if you are absent but would like to request to avoid an Early Alert System CPR.
Plagiarism
For information on the official SAIC policy on plagiarism please refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities section in the Student Handbook.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
SAIC is committed to equal opportunities for students with disabilities and full compliance with relevant disability laws. Students with disabilities in need of assistance or accommodations should contact SAIC’s Disability and Learning Resource Center (DLRC). Staff at the DLRC will review the student’s disability documentation and work with the student to determine reasonable accommodations. The DLRC will then provide the student with a letter outlining approved accommodations. This letter must be presented to the instructor before any accommodations can be implemented. Call 312-499-4278 or email dlrc@saic.edu for more information. The DLRC is located on the 13th floor of 116 S Michigan Ave.