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Fall 2024
| AVC170 | 3D Computer Design | 3 Credits | ||||
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Artistic manipulation of computer images. Emphasis on color and three-dimensional (3D) design in production of these images. Existing software used to generate three-dimensional art. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or AVC169 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Introduction to modeling in Blender. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33567 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Closed |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| AVC185 | 3D Modeling and Animation I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic concepts of 3D modeling. Anatomy of computer geometry; basic elements that make computer models-curves, surfaces, non-uniform rational basis spline (NURBS), and polygons. 3D translation, shading, materials, and rendering. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Modeling of props and rooms in Maya, figures in Zbrush. UV mapping, PBR textures, 3-point lighting, and rendering. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33580 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
4:25 PM – 7:00 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. |
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| AVC285 | 3D Modeling and Animation II | 3 Credits | ||||
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Advanced techniques for 3D modeling and computer animation. Creating and applying 2D background and 3D model textures, creating and applying special effects to models and animation, designing, modeling, and animating a digital 3D character from a character study. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT185. |
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Course Notes: Full body and facial rigging in Maya. Advanced modeling techniques and texturing. Animation for final film. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33597 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. |
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| AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | 3 Credits | ||||
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3D-Character modeling and animation for multimedia, film, broadcast, video games and interactive entertainment. Character motion, editing, and blending electronic with traditional techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or AVC180AC. Corequisites: ART116 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: 3D animation in Maya using the 12 principles of animation. Emphasis on acting and body mechanics. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33598 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. |
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Spring 2025
| AVC170 | 3D Computer Design | 3 Credits | ||||
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Artistic manipulation of computer images. Emphasis on color and three-dimensional (3D) design in production of these images. Existing software used to generate three-dimensional art. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or AVC169 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28593 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
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12:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Open 16 of 20 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| AVC185 | 3D Modeling and Animation I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic concepts of 3D modeling. Anatomy of computer geometry; basic elements that make computer models-curves, surfaces, non-uniform rational basis spline (NURBS), and polygons. 3D translation, shading, materials, and rendering. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. Modeling of props and rooms in Maya, figures in Zbrush. UV mapping, PBR textures, 3-point lighting, and rendering. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28605 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
4:25 PM – 7:00 PM |
Open 10 of 20 |
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Notes: This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. |
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| AVC284 | Digital Animation II | 3 Credits | ||||
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Elements of electronic animation with interactive text graphics, photography, sound, film, and video construction. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. This course covers using open-source rigs and then custom rig building in Harmony. It also covers storyboarding and animatics in Storyboard Pro and final film. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28612 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
4:25 PM – 7:00 PM |
Open 15 of 20 |
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Notes: This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. |
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| AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | 3 Credits | ||||
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3D-Character modeling and animation for multimedia, film, broadcast, video games and interactive entertainment. Character motion, editing, and blending electronic with traditional techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or AVC180AC. Corequisites: ART116 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. This course teaches 3D animation in Maya using the 12 principles of animation. Emphasis on acting and body mechanics. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28614 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Open 17 of 20 |
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Notes: This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. |
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