The XML lab was an introduction for students to proper XML formatting and reading in of XML files utilizing the TinyXML API. The student is given a framework and an XML file. Their task is to finish the LoadFile function. When properly loaded a 3D representation of the word “SUCCESS!” will appear on the screen. [...]

The lab was created to further the student’s understanding of the Maya C++ API. Utilization of key Maya functionality is taught to the student and they are then required to create a File Translator plug-in that will export static geometry and any animation information such as a skeletal hierarchy, weights and influences, [...]

This lab was developed to teach students how to create a PACK file for organizing and encrypting assets. The student is provided with a C# interface and then tasked with writing the functions for adding and removing files from a PACK file in a C++ DLL.
Developed:

Interface using C#
C++ DLL containing archiving functionality
Interaction between C# application [...]

The lab was created to introduce the student to the Maya C++ API. Utilization of key Maya functionality is taught to the student and they are then required to create a File Translator plug-in that will export static geometry and save it to an xml file and a binary file. That concept is then built [...]

The lab was created to show the student how a character hierarchy works. The student is exposed to techniques for flattening a hierarchy and creating render nodes to display 3D geometry. The concepts of local and world space are reinforced.
Developed winter of 2008 using OpenGL
Developed:

Interface using MFC
Hierarchy system for skeletal objects
3D Assets using Maya and [...]