The Art of 3-D Computer Animation and Effects

This is one of my favorite books covering the history of 3D animation. It is a bit out dated these days, published in 2003, but a great resource. The book has a complementing website with resources including: study guide, times lines, links and more.

http://www.artof3d.com/

I would love to require this for my students, but it is a bit pricey and outdated. I will wait until the 4th edition comes out - I haven't heard anything yet though. View or Download a PDF file with a selection of computer animation and visual effects milestones from 1970 to 2002.

The site also includes book resources with a study guide: Download "Matching" Practice Materials in PDF Format

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Creativity and design has always been a huge part of my life, it has been infused in the way I think, live, parent, and teach, so it is difficult to separate it from my instruction. My classroom is a 'studio' and more than just physical space, it is a way of thinking, it is a process, it is an atmosphere, it is what I call a “Creative Epicenter”.

I am a 3d designer and sculptor and have eight years of industry related experience; independent contractor for various firms, five years in the public art industry- lead designer, and founder and head artist at Specular Studios LLC.

I have sixteen years experience working with k-12 and post-secondary students; eleven of those years my emphasis has been teaching creative work flows, the design process, 3d design, and visualization. Additionally, I spent two years as District Technology Coordinator and curriculum trainer in NY. Over the last 12 years, I have developed two design program models, a new high school model, Digital-Evolutions and a middle school version TEAM-C in Denver Public schools.

Currently, I am teaching: 3D Design and Animation, Advanced 3D Design and Animation, Digital Portfolio I and II, Computer Graphics, MYP Design Technology, and IB Digital Arts. The backbone that drives these courses is teaching the creative and design process, in which I emphasis that 70% of the student's effort is the development the idea.

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The Art of 3-D Computer Animation and Effects