The

 Still Life

Project

 

Purpose: This project will familiarize the student with the processes of image mapping, lighting and object creation.

 

Objectives:  The student will create a still life using a number of personally created objects. They may also import other objects from different programs or other students. The still life scene may be on any theme that they choose. Examples of possible projects could include: A desktop with a computer and books on it, A table set for breakfast, a child’s toy chest. The scene should incorporate a lathed object, a scanned image and some object modeled from life. Students will be encouraged to experiment with lighting and design to achieve an aesthetically pleasing image.

 

 Grading Rubric: The Student will

               

Technical specifications:

 

1.    An object modeled from life

2.    A lathed object

3.    An image scanned into the computer

4.    Lights

5.    Shadow maps

6.    At least three created objects (not necessarily modeled from life)

The scene must be rendered to a jpg image from  several different angles.

7.    The finished scene should be saved  in you folder as SLLast name  for example john smith

      would save his as SLSMITH

9.   Some use of Booleans either subtraction or addition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aesthetic criterion:

 

1.    Colors textures and shapes must work together.

2.    The scene should look realistic

3.    Clever use of objects or scanned images will be rewarded

4.    The student should make effective use of lighting and shadowmaps

5.    The objects should be grouped in a realistic non-distracting manner

 

 

Grades

 

            F..........Project not attempted

            D.........Project substantially incomplete

            C.........Project missing major elements

            C+.......Project missing no more than one major element

            B-........Project fulfills all technical requirements but lacking aesthetic appeal

            B.........Project fulfills or exceeds all technical requirements and has some aesthetic appeal

            B+.......Project exceeds technical requirements and is visually appealing

            A-...... Project exceeds technical requirements,  visually appealing, and includes unique features

            A.........Outstanding

 

 

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