Prerequisites: none
Description: Covers basic skills necessary to create three-dimensional digital images and models. Emphasizes techniques for polygon and curved- surface modeling and photorealistic image creation through material shading, texturing, and lighting. Introduces basic scripting methods to create complex models and images with Autodesk Maya or equivalent. Normally graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC), but students may petition the instructor for a letter grade on the basis of assigned extra work or examination.