D Y Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune

Serial Number

Module Topics

Hours

Module I

Building blocks of illustration; Pen, Pencil and Shape tools and Freehand drawings to practice creating 2D/3D forms, graphics, characters etc.

·        Students will learn the fundamentals of digital illustration using tools such as the Pen, Pencil, and Shape tools to create basic 2D forms.

·        Through hands-on practice, students will develop proficiency in digital drawing techniques, including line art and basic shapes, laying the foundation for more complex illustrations using various design tools like illustrator photoshop etc.

10

Module II

2D graphics, characters, 3D product illustrations & animations

·        Students will explore techniques for creating both 2D drawings and 3D illustrations by adding tone, shadows, highlights, and adjusting strokes.

·        Through experimentation with various digital brushes and shading techniques, students will learn to add depth and dimension to their illustrations, enhancing realism and visual interest.

·        Students will practice creating compositions using collage techniques, tracing, and recreating illustrations from reference images.

·        By studying principles of composition, perspective, and visual storytelling, students will develop skills in arranging elements within their illustrations to create engaging and cohesive visuals.

10

Module III

Introduction to 3D Design Tools, 3D Characters & 3D products (Hard Surface Modelling)

·        Understanding the fundamentals of 3D tool and its features.

·        Analyzing diverse applications of 3D graphics in various industries

·        Introduction to 3D Design tools – Blender/Maya

·        Overview of 3D modelling concepts

·        Polygon Model, Objects, Vertices, Edges, Faces

·        In-depth study of polygonal models

10

Module IV

Materials, Textures, UV Maps in 3D Characters & 3D Products

·        Introduction to various industry tools for texturing complex characters and models.

·        Exploring materials and their impact on 3D graphics

·        Understanding textures and UV mapping in 3D graphics

·        Shading, Normals, Advanced Shading

·        Shading principles in 3D graphics

·        Advanced shading techniques

10

Module V

Rigging 3D Characters & Hard surface models/product

·        Rigging 2D characters and graphics in Adobe Animate

·        Introduction to advance skeleton plugin (Free 3D rig creation industry tool)

·        Rigging processes in 3D Models

·        Implementing constraints and inverse kinematics

·        Working with armatures and bones in 3D modelling

·        Introduction to rigid body physics in 3D graphics

10

Module VI

Intro to 3D Animation, Dope Sheet, Timeline, Keyframes, Shape Keys

• Introduction to 3D animation principles
• Key frame animation: Understanding the dope sheet, timeline, and keyframes

Camera Setup, Lighting, Setting up a Scene for 3D Rendering

·        Using Camera in 3D Environment & camera animation

• Scene Setup for optimal rendering
• Lighting in 3D environment
• Understanding the principles of 3D rendering
• 2D/3D Rendering

10

Total Hours

60

Assignment Number

Module Details

Starting Date /Submission Date

Assignment 1

Theme based 2D/3D Illustration project -

1.      Students will conceptualize and create an illustration based on a given theme, exploring multiple versions and iterations of the same concept.

21/03/2025

Assignment 2

Illustration & animations For UI elements (Real life Design Contexts) -

1.      Illustration manipulation and animation Using Figma

2.      Students will learn to integrate illustrations into UI/Graphic Design contexts, refining rough illustrations into complete, executable formats suitable for digital design projects.

3.      By exploring techniques for integrating illustrations with typography, layout design, and user interfaces, students will develop skills in designing cohesive visual identities and user experiences.

28/03/2025

Assignment 3

Designing & creating a 3D Model (a character and a hard surface (Product) using Blender/maya -

1.      Students will design a simple 3D character based on given theme.

2.      Also, a hard surface model/ Product/ Environment using 3D design tools like Blender/maya etc.

04/03/2025

Assignment 4

Texturing the 3D Models (Hard surface/Product and Character) created in previous assignment using Blender/Maya

11/04/2025

Assignment 5

Rigging the 3D Models created in previous assignment using Advance skeleton plugin/tool in maya or blender.

18/04/2025

Assignment 6

Student will create a basic, small duration but meaningful animations that can be used in various purposes in the industry.

Submit the polished version of your project and present it and participate in the Q&A session of final projects.

23/04/2025