GD441: 3D Modeling
Prerequisite(s): GD242

This course is a progressive study of complex 3D computer animation technology. Topics include textures, mapping and lighting, shading and textures, working with primitives, and working with splines and nurbs. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to design and model a complex 3D object.

Shading and Textures

3D Millennium
Free tilable textures gallery (these resources are free but under copyright

3DLinks.com
Free textures

3DTotal.com
Free texture collection

3DValley.com
Free models, textures, tutorials, and more

Free Textures
3D modeling and animation resources from Huntfor.com

QuantamState Visual Basic
3D shading tutorial (UK)

Working with Primitives

3D Modeling Basics
Article written by Mark Giambruno discusses 3D primitives

Creating Solids (using 3D Studio Max)
Tutorial by Stephen Peter, University of New South Wales

Additional Sites of Interest

ActionFX Photoshop Resources
Tricks and downloads for Adobe Photoshop

Adobe
Official website

All Graphic Design
Graphic design resources directory

Builder.com
White papers, trialware, and online book library

CMYK Magazine
Magazine for graduate work in advertising, design, photography, and illustration

Communication Arts Network
Leading trade journal for visual communications

Design Graphics
Magazine devoted to digital publishing

A Digital Dreamer
Graphic design career information

Digital Photography Blog
Digital camera reviews, ratings, tips, and comparisons

Digital Photography Weblog

Electronic Publishing
Graphic arts, digital printing, and publishing

Game Developer
Publication written specifically for creators of entertainment software

Go 2 Graphics
Illustrator tutorials

Google Image Search

Graphics.com
Shared resource for creative design

How
Graphic design books, magazines, competitions, and conferences

Kaliber10000
The Designers' Lunchbox

Mike's Sketchpad
Photoshop tutorials, free fonts, QuarkXpress, and graphics tutorials

Open Directory
Directory of stock photo websites

PhotoFoolery Tutorial Links
Photoshop tutorials

Photoshop Cafe
Photoshop tutorials and resources

Photoshop911
Resources for help with Photoshop

Planet Photoshop

Photoshop Roadmap
Photoshop tutorials

PhotoshopSupport.com
Photoshop tutorials and photoshop plugins

Print
Graphic design magazine

STEP Inside Design
Publication that explores the impact of design in our lives

WebMachine
Guide through Adobe web collection

3D Studio Max Resources

3D Studio Max Tutorials
Tutorials rated on skill level from beginner to advanced from Spoono.com

3D Studio Max Tutorials
Introduction, getting started, and additional resources

3DLinks.com
Collection of 3DS Max tutorials

3DS Max Tutorials
Help for 3DS Max user

3DS Max Tutorials
Variety of resources from DesignerToday.com

3DS Max 6 Tutorials
Resources from Discreet.com

Pixel2Life.com
3D Studio Max tutorials

Working with Splines and Nurbs

From Splines to Nurbs
Animation workshop lesson from Webreference.com

GD441: 3D Modeling Prerequisite(s): GD242

GD441: 3D Modeling
Prerequisite(s): GD242