3D Illustration Project Details

Objective

Design and model a production-ready piece of 3D artwork with hand-painted textures.


Examples

•  Character — comic, heroic, cute, realistic, caricature, etc.
•  Creature — animal, monster, mythological, fantasy, alien, robot, etc.
•  Vehicle — car, motorcycle, airplane, spacecraft, military, historical, whimsical, etc.
•  Structure — house, cabin, hut, skyscraper, castle tower, shrine, temple, etc.
•  Set Piece(s) — tree, plants, campsite, room interior, playground, etc.
•  Prop(s) — furniture, tools, weapons, machines, items, objects, etc.

Criteria

Concept Artwork

1. drawings of the piece(s) from 2+ different views
2. 1+ rendering(s) in color

3D Illustration

1. Low-poly model(s) with efficient, “clean” geometry
2. Hand-illustrated textures applied to all surfaces
3. Maya-compatible 3D file with textures in TGA format
4. Appropriately-lighted rendering of final 3D artwork

Due Dates

• March 4:      Rough Concept Sketches Due (5+ different ideas)
• March 6:      Finished Concept Sketches Due (2+ different views)
• March 13:    Color Rendering of Concept Artwork Due (1+ view in color)
• March 27:    Rough 3D Model(s) & Rough Textures Due
• April 8:        Textured 3D Model(s) Due
• April 19:      FINAL — Revised 3D Art and Renders Due

Expectations

•  Deliver progress milestones on time
•  Post images & screenshots to class blog
•  Use good digital file management practices
•  Get help when you’re stuck
•  Utilize available resources (dbs.lib.byu.edu/gnomon)
•  Focus on quality
•  Do original work
•  Hang in there!