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New Jersey Institute of TechnologyDigital Commons @ NJITSchool of Art and Design Syllabi NJIT SyllabiFall 2018DD 363-003: Digital Design StudioMatthew GosserFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/sad-syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the NJIT Syllabi at Digital Commons @ NJIT. It has been accepted for inclusion in Schoolof Art and Design Syllabi by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ NJIT. For more information, please contactdigitalcommons@njit.edu.Recommended CitationGosser, Matthew, "DD 363-003: Digital Design Studio" (2018). School of Art and Design Syllabi. 30.https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/sad-syllabi/30DD363 SYLLABUS FALL 18DD363 Monday Thursday 1200PM-600PM The course will introduce students to the language and conventions of manipulating space and form to create visual narratives using digital media. INSTRUCTORS Polina Zaitseva zaitseva@njit.edu Office hours: by appointment  Matthew Gosser mlg2@njit.edu Office hours: Mondays and Thursdays 10-12 Office 522 OBJECTIVES 1. Develop effective work pipeline for visualization 2. Provide an exposure to visual storytelling. 3. Develop a creative direction methodology for visual storytelling. 4. Develop a sense of quality of craft. 5. Learn clearly communicate artistic intentions. 6. Observe and discuss examples of effective design. 7. Build a coherent  body of work. 8. Develop critical analyzing skills                       RESOURCES  Online tutorials, articles, and books. Suggested books: Digital Painting and Texturing by Owen Demers Digital Lighting and Rendering by Jeremy Birn Software 3d Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, Blender, Adobe Suite EVALUATION The course grade will be based on those grades: Design projects 50 Design projects presentations 20 Sketch book 10 Final portfolio 10 Research 5 Class participation 5 Attendance will be taken. Each project, presentation and research must be in by deadline. Excused work due in next class. Late work will not be accepted. NJIT uses the following grades: A/4.0 (superior) B+/3.5 (excellent) B/3.0 (very good) C+/2.5 (good) C/2.0 (acceptable) D/1.0 (minimum) F/0.0 (inadequate) CALENDAR  (Tentative, subject to change)  Sep 6 Class intro13 PR1 Due+Presentation17 2024 PR2 Due+PresenationOct  1 48 PR3 Mid Review15 PR3 Due+Presentation22 2529 PR4 Mid ReviewNov 15 PR4 Due+Presentation12 15 19 PR5 Mid Review26 29Dec 3 PR5 Due+Presentation6 Final Portfolio Review10 Final Class All final work is due PAGE   OF  1 8DIGITAL DESIGN STUDIO SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN. NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYDD363 SYLLABUS FALL 18DESIGN PROJECTS In this course, students will predominantly be involved in visualizing narrative or abstract images, using 3d software. Students will be using design software to create textures for 3d models, composite, final look development and retouching. All final images should be in TIFF format (no layers), at least 150DPI.  DESIGN PROJECT PRESENTATIONS Each design project will be accompanied by well designed tabloid landscape format PDF file and presentation.  In each PDF layout, students will present visualization pipeline, from sketches, research+develop, drafts, intermediate stages, deconstruction and final render. PDF will be presented to classmates and instructor on specific dates (see CALENDAR)  SKETCHBOOK Sketchbook is required material for this class. Invest into sketchbook that you will ENJOY using. Think of your sketchbook as your VISUAL THINKING TOOL. It will help you to initiate your visual approach to each design project. Sketchbook integrates conceptual framework, helps you think about what you will be designing, BEFORE your work on computer. You don’t have to know how to draw. Sketchbook should be fun exploration of your ambitions, design and mind mapping. Your sketchbook will be viewed by instructor weekly. Most important drafts and sketches should be featured in PDF for each project. FINAL PORTFOLIO Single PDF designed to showcase your coherent body of work throughout this semester.  RESEARCH Each week, students will search and  share tutorials, online or magazine articles and other design related materials, with other students.  The research must be uploaded to collective shared folder in Google Drive. Once a week, one student will present his/her finding to the class. Label your uploads LAST_FIRSTNAME_Week#   CLASS PARTICIPATION You are required to participate in presentation feedback sessions and critiques.  You are required to present research to class and weekly upload materials. EXTRA CREDIT Challenge yourself to experiment with animating any scene you create for any project. It can be very simple animations, but it will allow you to get comfortable with the software.  GOOGLE DRIVE Upload all work to be graded and archived to your folder on Google Drive. Keep your folder organized. Use Research Collective folder for uploading your research. KEPLER You are required to upload all FINISHED work to Kepler, in order to receive your final grade for term. Failure to upload will result in an F for the term. Upload JPGs and PDF. HOW TO EARN A OR B Do work on time Attend every critique Spend time preparing presentations Present every project Sketch and draft every week Take advantage of extra credit Research upload every week Communicate with instructors Upload work to GoogleDrive Upload work to Kepler INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS At all classes you are expected to bring new computer models, renderings, and hand drawings (sketches) relevant to the project in progress. While this course introduces and uses several software packages, you should not rely on this course to teach them to you. Make use of all available resources to learn the software, books, online help, instructors and fellow students.   PAGE   OF  2 8DD363 SYLLABUS FALL 18GOAL To experiment and create a composite image with a variety of software and traditional image making tools. TASK Think of this exercise as pure experimentation.  You must use your own mix of photographs, drawings, 2d design and 3d elements to create a single image. This can be an image of an object, a portrait, an environment, etc. Experiment with composition and camera location, interaction of 2d/3d objects with props and environments. Control the final look of the composite by color correction and post production.  As you experiment with your composition, do not settle on the first result. Keep developing your ideas and save each iteration to show your progression and versions leading up to your final image. DELIVERY 1 final image Iterations leading up to final image PDF No presentation TOOLS 3d Max, Blender, Maya, Cinema, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketchbook, Camera  DATES Assigned: 09.06.18 Due: 09.13.18 PAGE   OF  3 81 MIXED COMPOSITE  DD363 SYLLABUS FALL 18GOALCreate series of abstract images. TASKRigorously study the following themes in relation to: formal expression, particle systems, systematic construction/tooling/scripting and 3d topology (especially joints and connections). Incorporate abstract studies, numerous physical examples, drawings and 3d modeled sketches. No need to create textures. Your models do not have to be complex. Experiment with 3d strictly. Use color and lighting (in 3d software) to control the mood of the environment, resulting in emotional response. * This is great project to learn basic animation tools. TOOLS3d Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, InDesign, IllustratorDELIVERY3 final images PDF+Presentation DATES Assigned: 09.13.18 Due: 09.24.18 PAGE   OF  4 82 EMOTIONAL RESPONSE ABSTRACT DD363 SYLLABUS FALL 18GOAL Develop a structured narrative illustration using 3d modeling and rendering tools.  TASK Create a single frame digital image exercising traditions of film, animation or art, in which using color, environment and composition allows you to evoke emotional response to the viewer. Your image must communicate either a personal history, or an event or environment.  You can choose to model photorealistic objects and  environments, or caricature style. Do not underestimate the amount of time to model and texture realistic scenes.  Use color and lighting (in 3d software) to control the mood of the environment, resulting in emotional response. Control final look in post. Color in Film: Read here TOOLS 3d Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator DELIVERY1 final image PDF+Presentation DATES Assigned: 09.24.18 Mid Review: 10.08.18 Final Presentation: 10.15.18 PAGE   OF  5 83 EMOTIONAL RESPONSE NARRATIVE DD363 SYLLABUS FALL 18GOAL Create a story through designed creature and its environment. Introduce creatures history and/or its future. TASK Create an abstract bionic/steampunk/mechanical creature (insect, mammal, aquatic life) and place it in “realistic” natural environment, using lighting techniques, depth of field and compositing to finalize the image.  Using original photographs for backdrops is allowed. Using original abstract backdrops is allowed. Viewer should be able to recognize the type of creature. DELIVERY 1 final image 1 explosive view 5 minimum detail images PDF+Presentation TOOLS: 3d Studio Max, Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender, Photoshop, Illustrator, camera, After Effects DATES: Assigned: 10.15.18 Mid Review: 10.29.18 Final Presentation: 11.05.18 PAGE   OF  6 84 BIONIC CREATURE DD363 SYLLABUS FALL 18GOAL Create an image or abstract work based on specific art movement of 20th century. TASK Based on your research and collection of visual evidence, model, texture, light and composite final image based on visual style of chosen art movement.  The objects or scenarios you wish to model are up to you, but should be corresponding to specific movement and its symbolism. You are NOT copying a painting/sculpture. You are reproducing its style in 3d/2d medium. Viewer should be able to recognize which art movement you based your image on.  *If you wish to work with other art movement (before 20th century), please consult your instructor. DELIVERY 1 final image 5 minimum detail renders PDF+Presentation TOOLS 3d Studio Max, Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects DATES Assigned: 11.05.18 Mid Review: 11.19.18 Final Presentation: 12.03.18    PAGE   OF  7 85 HOMAGE TO ART DD363 SYLLABUS FALL 18GOAL Create single PDF designed to showcase your coherent body of work throughout this semester. TASK Portfolio should include: 1. Final image(s) 2. Detail shots 3. Brief description 4. One page of interesting progress shots for each project.  Design layout using typography, grid, and color to compliment your vision and your final work. Design should not compete with your images, it should compliment. Keep it simple. Choose your font wisely Animations must be optimized and embedded into PDF.  DELIVERY PDF Presentation for Final Review Class TOOLS InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat DATES Final Presentation: 12.06.18 PAGE   OF  8 8FINAL PORTFOLIO 

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