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Modeling & Texturing-II
Objective: This course will enable the students to learn practical knowledge about Texturing & Shading in Maya.
Course | Learning outcome (at course level) | Learning and teaching strategies | Assessment Strategies | |
Course Code | Course title | |||
25BMA 415 |
Modeling & Texturing- II (Practical) | The students will:CO157. Design and create male topology (3D models) as per human anatomy. CO158. Design and create female topology (3D models) as per human anatomy. CO159. Build new custom shaders for materials. CO160. Develop MIA material pre-sets. CO161. Design and compose modelling and texturing demo reels. CO162. Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction | Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, reading assignments, Demonstrations, Group activities, Teaching using advanced video tools.
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks. | Assessment Strategies Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Understanding cartoon anatomy and topology
Exercise: Cartoon Modeling (cartoon and semi-realistic)
Male figure Anatomy and topology, Advanced modeling in Maya
Exercise: Drawings for male modeling, realistic male figure modeling in Maya
Female figure anatomy and topology, Advanced Modeling in Maya
Exercise: Drawings for female modeling, realistic female modeling in Maya
Hands on Creating a new custom shader, Materials development, working with materiel shader utility nodes.
Mental ray Shading Techniques
Shading Concepts, Diffusion, Reflection, Refraction, Anisotropy, Car Paint Materials, SSS Skin Shader
Exercise: Texture male, female, and cartoon models
The MIA Material
• Using the MIA Material Presets
• Add Bump to the Rubber Shader
• Create Beveled Edges
• Creating Thick and Thin Glass and Plastic
• Rendering Contours Enable Contour Rendering.
SUGGESTED TEXT BOOKS:
1. Kelly L. Murdock “Autodesk Maya 2022 Basics Guide” SDC Publications; 1st edition, 2021.
2. Sham Tickoo “Autodesk Maya 2022: A Comprehensive Guide, 13th Edition” CADCIM
Technologies, 2021.
SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Kelly L. Murdock, “Autodesk Maya 2023 Basics Guide”, SDC Publications; 1st edition, 2022.
E-RESOURCES:
1. https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeHermes
2. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFUrFoqvqlN8seaAeEwjlw
3. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFUrFoqvqlN8seaAeEwjlw
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxeflXMENRI
REFERENCE JOURNALS:
1. https://journals.sagepub.com/home/anm
