Assignments
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Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Project 02
Due Thursday, December 5, 2024
Complete Project 02 and upload to this Google Drive folder.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Assignment 9A
Due Thursday, December 3, 2024
Continue working on Project 02 in Blender. Upload at least 10 fully rendered frames from your project!Combine everything into one pdf that’s named “Lastname_Firstname_9A” and upload to this Google Drive folder.
Thrusday, November 21, 2024
Assignment 8B
Due Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Continue working on Project 02 in Blender. Upload a screenshot of your progress.Combine everything into one pdf that’s named “Lastname_Firstname_8B” and upload to this Google Drive folder.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Assignment 8A
Due Thursday, November 21, 2024
Continue working on Project 02 in Blender. Upload a screenshot of your progress.Combine everything into one pdf that’s named “Lastname_Firstname_8A” and upload to this Google Drive folder.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Assignment 7A
Due Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Begin working on Project 02 in Blender. Upload a screenshot of your progress. Additionally, write 1 paragraph describing your proposal for Project 02. Refer to the project brief on the Talks page.
Combine everything into one pdf that’s named “Lastname_Firstname_7A” and upload to this Google Drive folder.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Project 01
Due Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Complete Project 01 - due Tuesday November 12 (Class Review). Upload your video files to this Google Drive folder BEFORE 8:30 AM on Nov 12.
Note: Adding sound to your project is not required, but will be counted as extra credit.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Assignment 6A
Due Thursday, November 7, 2024
Continue working on Project 01. Upload screenshots or a video of your progress. Upload your video files to this Google Drive folder. You don’t need a high quality render for this - a low res mp4 is fine. Name it “Lastname_Firstname_6A.”
Thursday, October 31, 2024 🎃
Assignment 5B
Due Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Continue working on Project 01. Upload screenshots or a video of your progress. Upload your video files to this Google Drive folder. You don’t need a high quality render for this - a low res mp4 is fine. Name it “Lastname_Firstname_5B.”
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Assignment 5A
Due Thursday, October 31, 2024
Continue working on Project 01. Upload screenshots or a video of your progress. Using the character animation tools is optional (you are not required to add characters to your projects, but if you are planning to use them, please start working on them now).
Upload your video files to this Google Drive folder. You don’t need a high quality render for this - a low res mp4 is fine. Name it “Lastname_Firstname_5A.”
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Assignment 4B
Due Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Explore the basic animation techniques we covered in class. Animate some of your objects and/or cameras in your scene for your project.Upload your video files to this Google Drive folder. You don’t need a high quality render for this - a low res mp4 is fine. Name it “Lastname_Firstname_4B.”
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Assignment 4A
Due Thursday, October 24, 2024
Explore the advanced texturing, lighting, or UV unwrapping tools we covered in the class tutorial. Apply what you’ve learned in your project, and render 3-5 still images of your progress. Combine everything into one pdf that’s named “Lastname_Firstname_4A” and submit them into this Google Drive folder.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Assignment 3B:
Due Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Part 1 Using new technologies for modeling
Using the modeling tools we discussed in class (photogrammetry, NeRFs, Gaussian Splats, AI tools), begin developing an environment, scene, or new element for your Project. Render (or screenshot) 3-5 still images of your progress.
Part 2
Narrative
Revise your narrative for your project. If you feel stuck, revisit the Talks page and reference the questions at the end of the Worldbuilding talk. Write a brief, 2 sentence description of your project as well as a 1-3 paragraph expanded description. Your narrative should describe what your project is about, what the story is, or what idea(s) you’re trying to convey.
Combine everything into one pdf that’s named “Lastname_Firstname_3B” and submit them into this Google Drive folder.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Assignment 3A:
Due Thursday, October 17, 2024
Using the kitbashing techniques we discussed in class, begin developing an environment, scene, or new element for your Project. Render (or screenshot) 3-5 still images of your progress.
Provide “Before and after” screenshots showing the assets you downloaded/found and how you’ve transformed them. Original models should be transformed significantly. Consider: material/texture, shape, configuration, polygons, orientation, positioning, scale, etc.
Combine your before and after images into one pdf that’s named “Lastname_Firstname_Assignment3A.” Upload your pdf to this Google Drive folder.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Assignment 2B:
Due Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Part 1 Rendered views of your digital model
Continue working on your digital models (inspired by your physical constructs). Explore the material / texture / lighting tools we learned today in class. Apply a texture to part/all of your model, light your scene with an HDRI, and Render 3 different views using Arnold. Low quality (720p) is fine.
Part 2
Concept/reference images
Use the online generative image tools discussed in class (and listed on the Resources page) to create 5+ concept images for your projects. These images should be a supplement to your narratives, physical objects, and digital models that help you explore and communicate the tone, colors, spaces, forms, lighting, etc in your project. The images do not need to be an cohesive or direct representation of your project - they are just another tool in the “toolbox” for exploring your ideas and figuring out how to translate them into digital space.
(optional) You may also include any reference images you’ve found for your projects.
Combine the 3 renders, 5 concept images, and (optional) reference images into one pdf that’s named “Lastname_Firstname_Assignment2B.” Upload your pdf to this Google Drive folder.
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Assignment 2A:
Due Thursday, October 10, 2024
Please use the poly modeling + NURBS modeling tools we learned in the last two classes (refer to the Tutorials for notes) to begin modeling your physical constructs. You could work on modeling a small part of your object or the entire thing. Take the following screenshots, and combine them into one pdf that’s named “Lastname_Firstname_Assignment2A”:
- Top View
- Front View
- Side View
- Perspective Views (3+)
Upload your pdf to this Google Drive folder.
Thursday, October 03, 2024
Assignment 1B:
Due Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Physical Construct Continue working on your physical object. Bring it to class with you on Tuesday.
In addition, take 1-3 thoughtfully composed and lit photos of your construct (iPhone photos are fine). Submit these in a single pdf to this Google Drive folder using the naming convention “Lastname_Firstname_Assignment1B.”
Next week you will start modeling your objects/parts of your objects in Maya. If you do not feel comfortable with the tools we learned in today’s tutorial, spend some some time practicing with them. Feel free to start modeling your objects if you are ready and would like to get a head start.
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Assignment 1A:
Due Thursday, October 3, 2024
Part 1
Project Proposal
Write a proposal for Project 01. Include the following:
- Narrative/Conceptual Framework: Provide a one-sentence elevator pitch summarizing your project idea, followed by a 1-2 paragraph explanation elaborating on the concept.
- Project Elements: List all the components of your project, including what you plan to model, animate, or download. Describe the overall scene—are there sounds? Is there a storyline? What key elements will your project include?
Physical Construct
Begin building, sculpting, or assembling a physical object related to your project proposal. Anything goes except full characters/people - we won’t be learning to model those until later on in the course. Body parts or props are ok.
Keep in mind that you will be creating a digital version of this object (or at least part of it) as well. Both the physical and digital models will evolve together over time. This construct does not need to be a “finished” work. You can take it apart, put it back together, or break it as many times as you’d like. Just be sure document the iterations along the way.
We will have a show-and-tell session next Tuesday, October 8. By next class ( Thursday, Oct 3) you should have began collecting materials and working on your constructs.
Upload your Project Proposal and a photo of the progress you’ve made on your physical constructs to this Google Drive folder as a single pdf. Name the file “Lastname_Firstname_Assignment1A”.
Extra Credit:
Due by end of Project 01Earn extra credit by utilizing the Fab Lab at some point during the construction of your physical object(s).
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Assignment 0:
due Tuesday, October 1
- Referring to the Introduction talk (pdf in Talks), conduct a survey of your ideas and interests that might be relevant to your class project(s). Consider spending some time on research, reflection, and exploring. Be open minded!
- Present the outcomes in a pdf document (can be writing, images, links, or a combination). Upload your pdf using the naming convention “Lastname_Firstname_Assignment0” here before class Tueusday. Use your UCLA google account to access the folder.
- Install Maya 2024 on your laptops.
- Acquire required hardware, as discussed in class and listed on Resources page.