ID406a
3D for Designers
Faculty
Brent Austin
Freelance Designer & Animator
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Overview
3D technology has been around since the 1970s, but it's only been in the last decade that it's become accessible to people other than technically-oriented professionals. With the availability of low-cost and powerful 3D tools, the design industry has seen an emergence of 3D designers in various fields such as motion design, UI/UX, experiential, and architecture, to name a few. Although already high in demand, more industries will be looking for designers proficient in 3D as new platforms emerge that are capable of handling 3D content.
Learning highlights
- Learn fundamental skills in creating 3D visuals from start to finish.
- Explore the application and function of design principles in 3D space.
- Develop a creative and technical vocabulary to properly critique and deconstruct 3D work.
- Experiment with different rendering and animation techniques in 3D.
- Examine past, current, and possible future trends in 3D design.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Class Introduction
Intro to C4D
Project 01 | Brief
Session 2
Intro to C4D - continued
Platforms/Applications of 3D design
Project 01 | Class time
Session 3
Modeling basics
Exercise: model a set of tableware
Project 01 | Class time
Session 4
Shading/Lighting in 3D
Exercise: shade/light tableware
Project 01 | Class time
Session 5
Project 02 | Brief
Project 01 | Class time
Session 6
Project 01 | DUE
3D Animation basics
Exercise: transitional animation
Session 7
Design elements of time
Intro to perspective
Exercise: camera animation
Session 8
Exploring style and behaviour
Exercise: motion testing typography
Project 02 | Class time
Session 9
Problem solve & de-bug for 3D
Project 02 | Class time
Session 10
Project 03 | Brief
Project 02 | written student critique
Project 02 | Class time
Session 11
Project 02 | Due
How to work fast/flexible/efficient
Project 03 | Class time
Session 12
Lighting for mood and tone
Exercise: Re-frame & Re-light
Project 03 | Class time
Session 13
Compositing basics
Exercise: C4D into After Effects
Project 03 | Class time
Session 14
Working in the 3D design industry
Project 03 | Class time
Session 15
Project 03 | DUE
Student Showcase
Class recap and takeaways
Prerequisites
Since we will be jumping into Cinema 4D in session 1, it will be very beneficial for students to have Cinema 4D r25 installed and make sure your computers have enough free space.
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, and After Effects is a plus.
Creating 3D work is an intricate and lengthy process so time management outside of class will be important.
Methodology
Each class will generally be split between presentations, exercises, and project time.
Exercises will be demoed in class. Students are expected to follow along.
Three weekly projects. (concept, design, animation, and render)
Grading
Brent Austin is a 3D animator and motion designer who began his career working at Sarofsky in Chicago, Illinois. While there, he worked on title sequences for Marvel’s Doctor Strange, Captain America: Civil War, Antman, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. These projects provided an interesting blend of design and technical challenges, which honed his skills as a 3D-oriented designer.
After leaving Sarofsky, Brent transitioned to freelance, where he continues to help solve interesting design problems for clients such as Apple, Meta, Coinbase, and Meister.tv.
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3D for Designers
by Brent Austin
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Jan 31 - Feb 18, 2022
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
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Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.