Next Week

Hi Everyone sorry about the delay in posting this.

Great work this week everyone, excited to see where everyone is going to end up by the end of the semester.

Homework hasn't changed, place your concept into a narrative setting.  Again, it doesn't have to be a literal environment.  It should be interacting with other elements, whether they are designed symbols, ornate border designs, or photographic elements.  Again, this project isn't about getting a perfect product.  It's about giving a taste of how much work should go into deciding what you want to portray.  Something that is often neglected in studio art education.

By popular demand, next week, we will be getting acquainted with 3d-programs.  Zbrush should be installed on 5 of the computers in the lab by next week.  Seats for everyone would be ideal. But from my experience, the lab is empty most of the time.  It shouldn't be too difficult to get some desk time.    I promise, after 30 minutes of basic instruction you'll be able to create useful assets, and after an hour you'll be completely hooked.  

I know not everyone has the means to outfit themselves with the necessary equipment at home, so I am not requiring the use of 3d in the homework.  I emphatically suggest that you make an effort to visit the lab and learn some skills that (GASP!) may one day translate into employable skills!

I recommend that people get copies of Sculptris for their own computers.  It has enough features to be useful without being overwhelming.  Models created in either program are cross compatible.

http://pixologic.com/sculptris/