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Use industry-standard sculpting workflows
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Skill Demonstration
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Presentation
Criteria
Utilize digital sculpting software and tools
Employ additive and subtractive sculpting techniques effectively
Sculptural elements are organized using subtools and project hierarchy structures
Utilize masking, deformation, and brush-based workflows
Demonstrate efficient and non-destructive sculpting practices
Digital sculptures meet project objectives as specified by the instructor
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Construct foundational forms and silhouettes
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Projects
Critiques
Oral Presentation
Criteria
Primary forms are strong, clear, and establish overall structure
Silhouettes are readable and appealing from multiple viewing angles
Proportion and scale relationships are appropriate to the design
Prioritize foundational structure before adding secondary and tertiary detail
Communicate design intent through form and shape language
Evaluate sculptural work based on shape design, structure, and readability
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Create sculptures that support realistic and stylized visual targets
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Critiques
Oral Presentation
Criteria
Identify realistic or stylized design characteristics
Sculpting techniques match the intended visual style
Sculptures show control over exaggeration, simplification, and realism
Sculptures are consistent throughout a chosen artistic direction
Evaluate work against established visual targets
Refine sculptural decisions to improve stylistic execution
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Develop surface detail through visual hierarchy and design
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Projects
Critiques
Oral Presentation
Criteria
Secondary and tertiary forms support the overall design
Areas of detail are balanced with areas of visual rest
Detail is used intentionally to guide viewer attention
Hierarchy is evident between large, medium, and small forms
Avoid excessive noise, clutter, or unnecessary surface information
Evaluate and refine detail distribution to improve appeal and composition
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Apply production-oriented sculpting, asset preparation, and presentation workflows
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Projects
Criteria
Organize project files and assets according to established standards
Prepare assets using effective production workflows
Utilize rendering and presentation techniques suitable for review
Follow naming conventions and submission requirements
Maintain files suitable for future revision and production use
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Create sculptures from multiple viewing angles
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Projects
Critiques
Oral Presentation
Criteria
Evaluate sculptural work in-the-round rather than from a single viewpoint
Forms and silhouettes are refined using multiple camera angles
Presentation images communicate the asset clearly
Demonstrate thoughtful composition and image organization
Showcase key sculptural features through effective camera placement
Presentation supports critique and evaluation as specified by the instructor
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Demonstrate effective professional practices, feedback, iteration, and communication using written, verbal, graphic, and electronic communication
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Projects
Critiques
Oral Presentation
Written Product
Criteria
Use industry terminology effectively
Explain questions, concerns, and project-related information using professional verbal and written language
Identify feedback in peer and/or instructor communication and/or critiques
Apply feedback to your own work
Use project management strategies to project schedules and deadlines
Organize, name, and submit digital files according to established course and production conventions
Completed work is submitted in the required format and resolution appropriate to the assignment
Assess completed work against project objectives and identify opportunities for improvement
Identify artistic and technical issues during the sculpting process