What is expected of you
At least 10 hours of study time.
3 in class and 7 independent study.
This module uses a Flipped classroom approach.
You will be doing the ZBrush training using lynda.com and Autodesk Academy as part of your independent study time using the campus machines in the DAC or in Pierson or on your own computers. Using video training in this way allows you to control your own leaning, and go at your own pace and pause and rewind the content.
In class, you will be working on your projects and building and texturing your models with support from me. If you do not do the training each week you will not have the skills to be able to build your model. It is as simple as that!
My Role
Is as a facilitator, to point you in the right direction, offer advice, feedback and help you when you are stuck with creative and technical support.
Reasons for this
By taking this approach you get to work at your own pace and if you get stuck on a tutorial at home I can help you in the next class session. With software training, you learn by doing. You will need to look at the training videos over and over until the skills become automatic. Repeatedly practice the modeling and sculpting tools you will need to model your character and continue this process in class with support from me. With time and effort, you will begin to adapt what you have learned from your online training to your own model build. This approach promotes Active Learning.
Independent Flexible Learners and Industry
Although it doesn’t seem like it right now, you will be entering your 3rd year before you know it!
In your 3rd year, you will be expected to work more independently most of the time. This class is set up you help you prepare for the level of independent learning and study that will be expected of you in your Final year.
E.G. Ex students Rajnita and Alex job interview at Off the Fence in Bristol and Sony Image Works Vancouver.
Industry wants people who know how to access knowledge and learning to, “…to figure it out…”
Knowing how to use ZBrush could make you highly employable.
Attendance
85% of students who fail modules have a poor attendance record.
What you need to bring
Always bring a pad and pen to make notes with.
Bring headphones or earbuds so that you can access Lynda training while working on your model if necessary.
Wacom Tablets
If you don’t have your own tablet, then you will need to book one out for this class when you begin to create your Textures in Photoshop. It’s probably a very good idea to do this a month in advance/at a time.
If you don’t have access to a tablet it will make this module difficult to complete.
You are responsible for this!!
This module is Hard work!
Maya can be challenging to learn. However, you get to design and build in 3D cool digital probs for a world from your own imagination! What better way is there to spend a Monday Morning!!
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