This Course Will Cover:
- Creation of a basic four legged, robot character from character concept creation to game software integration.
- Hard surface, low poly modeling principles.
- UV unwrapping procedures.
- Creation of texture maps for game development software.
- Fundamental character rig setup.
- Basic looped walk and idle animation.
- Integration of character into Unity 3D and game testing.
Participant Profile:
This course is aimed at the avid novice that wants to expand their knowledge in the process of 3D game development. This course will educate participants through the hands-on development of a simple 3D character that the participant will design, model, rig and animate and will then be integrated into Unity. A simple game will then be built where the participant can control this character. We will be using Autodesk Maya and Unity 3D.
Fundamental knowledge of any 3D software package and a basic understanding of the workflow of 3D production is essential for the participant. Participants are also required to have a gmail account, as course content will be shared via Google Drive, and a laptop/computer with a student or trial version of Maya and Unity 3D to work on tasks at home.
Tutor Info:
Darragh Duffy worked as a lead rigger in the twice Oscar nominated studio Brown Bag Films, on high profile TV shows such as Disney’s Doc McStuffins and CBeebie’s The Octonauts. At present he works as a freelance 3D consultant to numerous animation and game studios and has successfully completed a number of game and mobile app projects. You can follow Darragh on twitter @darduffy and see his portfolio on http://www.darraghduffy.com.
Date & Times:
Wednesdays 6.30pm-9.30pm, Dates: 24th September, 1st October, 8th October, 15th October, 22nd October, 5th November, 12th November, 19th November, 26th November and 3rd December.
Venue:
Guinness Enterprise Centre, Taylors Lane, Dublin 8 (http://gec.ie/directions-and-map).
Cost:
Non Members: 150 Euro, Members: 120 Euro.
Payment can be made by credit card online (a link will be sent to you) or by cheque/postal order payable to Animation Skillnet C/O Dublin Business Innovation Centre.
Application Procedure:
Please apply by sending an email to: animationskillnet@gmail.com
Deadline for Applications:
Wednesday, 17th September.
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