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Navigating Digital Narratives

ART 4020Fall 2010

Mondays & Wednesdays 3:40 - 6:30Art Building 211

Instructor: Derick Ostrenko // dostrenko@lsu.eduClass Website: popsnorkle.com/digitalnarratives

Course OverviewThis course will explore the potential of 3D modeling and animation when creating digitalnarratives. We will investigate the inherent features of digital media such as interactivity,

modularity, and randomization. How can taking advantage of these elements enhance theexperience of the narrative? Students will learn the basics of Maya to create virtualenvironments and characters, then be introduced to a variety of tools, such as Max/MSP,Virtools, and Final Cut Studio, to add interactivity and experiment with linearity. What are theinteresting interdependencies between virtual space and reality, and what can we do with them?The class will look at virtual installations from artists such as Jeffrey Shaw,0100101110101101.org, and Brody Condon.

Course ObjectivesThe primary goal of this coarse is to provide a forum for students to help each other investigate

whats already been done with virtual 3D elements in art and what might/should/could be donenext. Students will be able to develop a methodology for integrating these elements within theirown practice. The course will provide a foundation in 3D modeling techniques focusing onMaya 2011. Students will learn the fundamentals of a variety of software and hardwareresources to be used to introduce interaction into assignments.

Assignments

Augmented Reality Create a project that meshes reality with the virtual.3D Projection Create a linear based animation to be projected onto a real-world object.Interactive AnimationCreate an interactive animation, or advanced animation.Final Project Create ...

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Individual ProjectsApplied Technical Skills 40%Conceptual Approach 30%Creative direction 20%Presentation & Participation 10%

GradingAssignment 1 20%Assignment 2 20%Assignment 3 30%Assignment 4 30%* Late assignments or incompletes will only be granted in case of family or medical emergency.For anything else a letter grade per day will be deducted.

AttendanceAttendance and participation make up 25% of your final grade. Please let me know within 24hours of the end of class missed to be excused for an absence. Any coursework or assignmentsmissed during an absence will be the students responsibility to make up.

Required MaterialsLaptop with mouseAutodesk Maya 2011

Suggested SoftwareAdobe FlashAdobe Flash BuilderAdobe After EffectsMax/MSP/JitterUnity 3D

*Syllabus is subjected to change. I will notify you if I do.