ANIM 135 - Environment Design

Advisory: ANIM 101, ART 170, NART 175, ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement;
Transfers to:UC, CSU

This course introduces students to the artistic and technical requirements needed to work in the entertainment industry as environment artists. Through class projects students learn the latest techniques in the construction of game levels using Maya 3D modeling software and the Unity game engine. In addition to level design and the practical aspects of modeling and lighting, emphasis is placed on the artistic merit of students' work through value, color, design, and composition.