HWS Summer Academy 2006: 3D Cartoon Graphics

Class Schedule: MWF 1:00-3:30pm - Gulick 208

Objectives and Agenda:

• Become oriented to using the Linux operating system.
• Learn to use the 3D modeling and animation program called blender.
• Read and follow basic tutorials to learn how to model various 3 dimensional objects and characters.
• Learn tools to animate objects and characters in a 3 dimensional setting.
• Create and animate a simple, original 3 dimensional scene using blender.
• Show off your creation through a cartoon exhibition on the final day of the academy.
• Have fun while learning all this stuff!

Rules and Guidelines:

• THERE ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS! Asking questions is the quickest way to work through new material. Don't hesitate to ask!
• Help each other out as you learn 3D modeling and animation, and work to create interesting, original scenes.
• The goal of this is to enjoy working on someting exciting while really understanding as much as you can. Spend the time to learn how to use the tools and enjoy creating something unique.

Class Notes:

Blender animation examples
Introduction to Linux
Introduction to Blender

Day 2 (June 28):

Your First Animation - Part I

Day 3 (June 30):

If you were having trouble extruding Gus correctly, you can download one of the following files. To download, right click and "save as" in your blender subdirectory.
Download Gus - pre surf or
Download Gus - pre light
Your First Animation - Part I (continued)

Day 4 (July 3):

Your First Animation - Part II
(Optional Reading):Noob_to_Pro - Tutorials
Now that you've used blender for a solid week, the Noob_to_Pro book above will make a lot of sense just reading it. If you've wondered "how do I...", then take a look.

Day 5 (July 5):

Your First Animation - Part II (continued)

Blender References: