Fall 2026

3d Digital Studio I

Introduces three-dimensional modeling in the computer for creating images and objects.

offering recorded4 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Stephen Hilyard3.6/5Robyn Das-Romain

Summary

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Reviewers describe his lectures as grueling, long, and delivered in a monotone voice, with slow pacing that some find excruciatingly dull.

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Prerequisites

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ART 107 or declared in an Art graduate program

    • ART 107
    • declared in an Art graduate program
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  • Any of
    • ART 107
    • declared in an Art graduate program

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 3.62/5 from 8 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 3.4/5 raw quality · 3.0/5 difficulty · 5 reviews

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Stephen Hilyard is frequently described as abrasive, condescending, and rude, with students citing his monotone lectures and harsh feedback on artwork. While he grades fairly, his dry humor and pushy demeanor are viewed negatively by many reviewers.

Some students appreciate his valuable professional development feedback and expansive knowledge of the animation industry and Maya software. These reviewers find his teaching style suitable for those with challenging project ideas who need support.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.61 GPA, 92.9% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.79 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.64 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

STEPHEN HILYARD is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LAB 001Classroom Instruction14 / 160
LAB 002Classroom Instruction14 / 160

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Student experience

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Stephen Hilyard receives polarized reviews, with some students finding his dry humor and harsh feedback abrasive, while others value his industry knowledge and fair grading.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.88 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.66 GPA, 86.2% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.93 GPA, 92.9% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Reviewers describe his lectures as grueling, long, and delivered in a monotone voice, with slow pacing that some find excruciatingly dull.

Students report frustration with condescending comments toward artwork and unhelpful responses to clarification requests, though others appreciate his valuable professional feedback and lack of project limits.

Topics

  • Three-dimensional modeling
  • 3D digital models

Skills

  • Three-dimensional modeling in the computer
  • Creating images and objects from 3D digital models

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ART 429 · Fall 2026

3D Digital Studio I

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-09-07

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nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4
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Model & dataset provenance
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