Spring 2010 Capstone Progress Report: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Non-narrative abstract animation: 21 st Century Art + Technology in Motion ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ By Mariko Nihonyanagi Advisor: Pat Watson For:~~~~~~~~~ CST 401 Dr. Bude Su CSUMB School of iTCD (BS)

Quick Overview: Background Animation is mostly seen as commercial Historical use of animation as an art and design form is relegated to small niche Non-commercial animation too time- consuming and expensive to pursue. Aesthetic exploration of 3D animation forms confined to experimental media programs (MIT, Cambridge, RIT, Pratt, etc.). Minimal integration of essential design theory and aesthetic values with non- narrative 3D.

Solution: A non-narrative, abstract 3D animation 3 to 5 minute high definition animation that integrates the technical demands of 3D animation with design and art aesthetics Will showcase the blend of art and visual design concepts with 3D technology Other Deliverables –Capstone Website –Capstone Poster –Capstone Report

Beginning of Animation Video of drawing simple gird design –This is my first version of it

2D Parts Have decided that is best to do 2D parts later in the animation process Hand drawn shapes transform to 2D vector shapes Recreate design with motion

3D Part 2D Shapes transform to 3D shapes Slowly change shapes into a metaphorical landscape so that they match the poem Parts likely to change with feedback from advisor or for artistic/design reasons

Tasks to Complete Finish modeling 3D –Work on lighting, texturing, & shading Animate/Key rest of scene –Work on camera shots Finish 2D part

April 15th First version done by April 15th –Should be OK as I have lots free time during the week After the 15th –May still have to add sound and final editing –Website, Poster, Report, & Presentation

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