Information Package

Program of Cartoon and Animation

ANI526

3B LIGHTING AND SCENE DESIGN

Course Code
ANI526
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Developing and monitoring the changing technology and choosing the appropriate self
  2. Designing 3 d animation film process with all details
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsANİ324
Course DescriptionThis course provides students with a foundation in lighting principles and the various techniques used in the industry. It emphasizes the use of light to create the illusion of form and depth within a 3D environment. With a strong focus on research and observation, students will analyze real-world lighting scenarios?including time of day, weather conditions, and artificial light sources. Subsequently, they will learn to replicate these scenarios in Maya and master rendering techniques using Arnold.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Week 1 Introduction to Lighting
2nd Week Week 2 Overview of light types, Properties of light in 3D software
3rd Week Week 3 Target lights, Scene lights
4th Week Week 4 Using depth map shadows
5th Week Week 5 Light and shadow relationship, Ambient light
6th Week Week 6 Volumetric light, Light glows and lens flares
7th Week Week 7 MIDTERM EXAM
8th Week Week 8 Reflection and refraction, Simulated light sources
9th Week Week 9 Creating lighting rigs, Light properties, 3-point lighting
10th Week Week 10 HDRI lighting methods, High Dynamic Range Image, Creating a virtual set
11th Week Week 11 Light decay, Set lighting
12th Week Week 12 Ambient lighting, Direct lighting
13th Week Week 13 Project I
14th Week Week 14 Project II
Recommended or Required ReadingDigital Lighting and Rendering by Jeremy Birn,
Lighting for Animation: The Art of Visual Storytelling by P. Jasmine Katatikarn and Michael Tanzillo
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria Project, Training and Implementation, Problem Solving
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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