Description

In this exercise, you will practice sculpting tools and workflows, as well as go through the process of retopology. You will end up with two models, a high resolution sculpt and a base mesh that will be ready for texturing.

Instructions

  1. Watch the tutorials related to sculpting.
  2. Create a project folder
  3. Find reference images online for your subject and save them to project folder.
  4. Use the techniques learned to create a detailed sculpt of an aquatic sea creature.
  5. Create a second model by retopologizing the sculpt to create a low poly base mesh.
    • You should have two models: Hi-res sculpt and a low poly base mesh model
  6. Save your blend file in a project folder YOURNAME-sculpting.blend.
  7. Compress the folder once you’ve completed the tutorial and rename it YOURNAME-sculpting.zip.
  8. Upload the .zip file to the assignment dropbox.
  9. Ensure you’ve included everything properly. Failure to ensure that you’ve uploaded the file will result in your exercise being graded according the grading criteria.
Learning Objectives

  1. Become familiarized with 3D sculpting tools and terminology.
  2. Use sculpting tools and workflows to create high resolution sculpt and retopology workflows to create a base mesh.

Sculpting and Retopology Tutorials

To get a deeper understanding of how Blender's sculpting tools work, have a look at the following tutorials.

    Sculpting an Octopus Follow Along Tutorial

    Blender Sculpting Workflow

    Intro to Sculpt Brushes

    Retopology Using New Polybuild Tool in Blender

    Retopology tutorial

    Blender Hotkey poster

    Rubric

    Criteria Description Assessment Weight
    Attention to Detail This criteria looks at if the assignment was submitted on time, if each step was completed to a high degree of accuracy, and if file naming conventions were followed. 5 pts
    Learning by doing (Completed all steps) This criteria assess whether you completed the assignment's given set of instructions. This indirectly infers how well you acquired foundational skills and theory. 5 pts