CAD 219

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	3D STUDIO MAX
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	CAD 219	CREDIT HOURS:	3.0
2.	PREREQUISITE:	CAD 202

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Specified by instructor
	SUPPLIES:	Calculator, notebook, 3 1/2" floppy disks, sketch pad, and mechanical pencil.
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Introduces 3D rendering and animation using AUTODESK 3D Studio software. Emphasizes 3D geometry, texture mapping, lighting, camera placement, shading, photo-realistic rendering, animation techniques, and walk through animations.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	The student will demonstrate familiarity with 3 dimensional computer rendering and animation techniques using Autodesk 3D Studio software.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course:
	A.	The student will create 3D objects suitable for still rendering.
	B.	The student will assign surface textures, lighting, and cameras for rendering objects in photo realistic styles.
	C.	The student will create 3 dimensional rendered still scenes.
	D.	The student will demonstrate proficiency in using the 2D Shaper to create geometry suitable for rendering.
	E.	The student will demonstrate proficiency in the 3D Lofter in creating spline polygons and mesh objects.
	F.	The student will demonstrate the ability to use the 3D Editor to create and modify 3D geometry.
	G.	The student will demonstrate appropriate use of the Materials Editor to create texture maps, opacity maps, shininess maps, specular maps, self-illumination maps, face maps, masks, reflection maps, and start a library of material maps.
	H.	The student will demonstrate the ability to use the key framer to create animation paths and morphing effects animations.
	I.	The student will demonstrate the ability to perform boolean unions, intersections, and subtractions.
	J.	The student will produce an architectural walkthrough animation.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	85% - The student’s grade will be based on the scores received on homework, lab assignments and periodic quizzes.
	10% - Will be based on the score received by the student on the final examination.
	5% - The student’s grade will be based on the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s attendance pattern, demonstration of a professional attitude, and participation in class activities/discussions.
	GRADING SCALE
		Raw Score Range	Letter Grade	Grade Point Earned
		94 to 100	A	12
		87 to 93	B	9
		76 to 86	C	6
		70 to 75	D	3
		0 to 69	F	0

	Special Remarks:
	1.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
	2.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
	3.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

8.	COURSE OUTLINE
9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.