The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Course Syllabus: MAAA213
Course Title: 3D Modeling
Course Code: MAAA213
Course Digital Color Theory
Prerequisites,
Co-requisites:
Course Through critical analysis, the student will apply basic design principles to
Description: the solution of visual problems using elements of 3D design. The student
will conceptualize 3D coordinate systems, construct 3D models, and
apply them to geometric construction.
Course Length: 11 Weeks
Contact Hours: 44/3
Quarter Credit A quarter credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended
Hour Definition: learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that
is an institutionally established
approximates not less than:
(1)
equivalency
that
reasonably
One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum
of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for 10-12
weeks, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of
time; or
(2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1)
of this definition for other academic activities as established by the
institution including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work,
and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours
Course Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Competencies:
Conceptualize 3D coordinate systems and construct 3D models
 Identify elements of 3D software
 Conceptualize 3D coordinate systems
 Apply design principles to 3D space
 Build 3D Models to scale and proportion
Produce 3D objects using industry standard techniques
 Construct 3D models from reference
 Employ different types of geometric modeling
 Create models that are efficient in their use of geometry
 Determine appropriate amount of detail for given subject matter
Apply texture and UV coordinates
 Create basic texture maps
 Edit basic texture maps
Students with It is a policy of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh to not discriminate against
Disabilities: qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs. If
you have a disability-related need for modifications in this class, contact your
instructor and a school counselor (located in the student Services Office, 1st
floor). Instructors should be notified during the first week of classes. You may
refer to the Nondiscrimination Policy on the Enrollment Agreement Form for the
complete AIP policy.
Disability The Art Institute of Pittsburgh provides accommodations to qualified students
Services: with disabilities. The Disability Services office assists qualified students with
disabilities in acquiring reasonable and appropriate accommodations and in
supporting equal access to services, programs and activities at The Art Institute
of Pittsburgh.
Students who seek reasonable accommodations should notify the Disabilities
Services Coordinators at
1-855-855-0567, dss@aii.edu, of their specific limitations and, if known, their
specific requested accommodations. Students will be asked to supply medical
documentation of the need for accommodation. Classroom accommodations
are not retroactive, but are effective only upon the student sharing approved
accommodations with the instructor. Therefore, students are encouraged to
request accommodations as early as feasible with the Disability Services
Coordinator to allow for time to gather necessary documentation. If you have a
concern or complaint in this regard, please contact Nadine Josephs, Vice
President / Dean of Student Affairs at (412) 291-6298. Complaints will be
handled in accordance with the school’s Internal Grievance Procedure for
Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment.
Attendance The student who accumulates five (5) hours of absenteeism in a class during an
Policy: academic quarter may be placed on Academic Probation. A student who
accumulates ten (10) hours of absenteeism in a course will receive an F for that
course.
Student The Art Institute of Pittsburgh expects its students and employees to conduct
Conduct Policy: themselves in a professional manner at all times. In addition, The Art Institute
has a strict policy, which disallows sexual harassment of either students or
employees. All students or employees are encouraged to report any
professional or sexual misconduct to the Vice President/ Director of Student
Services.
Grading
Scale:
A
100 to 92
A-
91.9 to 90
B+
89.9 to 88
B
87.9 to 82
B-
81.9 to 80
C+
79.9 to 78
C
77.9 to 72
C-
71.9 to 70
D+
69.9 to 67
D
66.9 to 60
F
59.9 and below
Version date: 5/28/2003 7:00:00 PM
MAA Program Grading rubrics – campus division
(4)A to A- The student’s course work demonstrates superior quality, incorporating all of the
assignment criteria, is properly executed and displays a superior quality in skills appropriate and
necessary for the course level. The student’s course work is visually professional in quality,
requiring little or no improvement.
(3)B+ to B- The student’s course work demonstrates a solid understanding and application,
incorporating all of the assignment criteria, is properly executed and displays solid skills appropriate and
necessary for the course level. The student’s course work is visually solid in quality though it may
require additional improvement.
(2)C+ to C- The student’s course work demonstrates an acceptable level of understanding and
an adequate level and application, incorporating all of the assignment criteria, is properly executed
and displays adequate skills appropriate and necessary for the course level. The student’s course work
is visually acceptable in quality, though requiring additional improvement.
(1)D+ to D The student’s course work does not demonstrate an adequate level of understanding
and/or level and application, does not incorporate all of the assignment criteria, is not properly
executed and/or does not display adequate skills appropriate and necessary for the course level. The
student’s course work is visually inadequate in quality, requiring additional improvement.
(0) F*The student’s course work does not demonstrate an acceptable level of understanding
and/or level and application, does not incorporate all of the assignment criteria, is not properly
executed and does not display an acceptable execution of skills appropriate and necessary for the
course level. The student’s course work is visually unacceptable in quality, requiring
improvement.
*Assignments with no student course work submitted will receive an evaluation equal to a
failing grade.
Assignment resubmissions
Students are encouraged to resubmit improvements to assignments after getting feedback from the
instructor and their peers. Updates resubmitted after the close of the current week’s assignment will
only be evaluated at the discretion of the instructor. Resubmission policies can vary from instructor to
instructor. If unsure, students should ask the instructor what their policy is on assignment
resubmissions.