Shading and Lighting

The Shading and Lighting Course investigates the look, shading, and atmosphere that bring scenes to life. During this second of three 3D fundamental courses, students develop an eye for texturing and lighting modeled objects that parallel the real world. This course builds on the concepts established in the Fundamentals of Art Course, including light and shadow observation techniques.

Course Outline

• Textures and Shaders
• Image Manipulation
• Reflection and Refraction
• Lighting Strategies
• Highlights and Shadows
• Rendering and Raytracing
• Optimization