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K–12 Standards

3D Modeling & Animation I: Grades 9-12

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Understand the career pathways and career opportunities in 3D Modeling and Animation1.00

  • 1

    Understand career opportunities in 3D Modeling and Animation.1.01

  • 2

    Understand opportunities in the Technology Student Association.1.02

Apply durable employability skills2.00

  • 1

    Recognize durable employability skills and their importance.2.01

  • 2

    Apply durable employability skills.2.02

Understand 3D modeling software and asset production workflow.3.00

  • 1

    Understand the capabilities and interface of 3D modeling software.3.01

  • 2

    Understand 3D asset production and workflow.3.02

Apply basic modeling techniques.4.00

  • 1

    Understand transformations in 3D space and subdivisions to edit geometry.4.01

  • 2

    Implement tools to edit 3D meshes.4.02

  • 3

    Implement techniques to produce 3D models.4.03

Understand the use and purpose of materials and textures.5.00

  • 1

    Understand the material editor and material components.5.01

  • 2

    Apply UV mapping and custom materials to a 3D mesh.5.02

Apply basic lighting and rendering.6.00

  • 1

    Understand lights, light attributes, and render settings.6.01

  • 2

    Implement lighting techniques and composition.6.02

  • 3

    Execute a scene with realistic lighting.6.03

Understand the basics of animation.7.00

  • 1

    Understand keyframing, timing, and interpolation.7.01

  • 2

    Implement constraints and hierarchy.7.02

  • 3

    Execute a scene with animated assets.7.03

Apply the use of virtual cameras.8.00

  • 1

    Implement the use of virtual camera movements.8.01

  • 2

    Execute a scene with camera movement.8.02

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
CD20 3D Modeling and Animation I

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