Intermediate/advanced studio course covering the theory and practice of 3D digital modeling and animation software as a tool for making art.
Past student reviews · Stephen Hilyard
The course is rated as difficult, reflecting the demanding nature of the coursework.
Use keyframe animation, motion paths and "Set Driven" keys.
Use a variety of deformers.
Develop and create an effective animation from sketching and storyboarding through final video delivery.
Demonstrate knowledge about contemporary practice in the field, including the use of 3D digital technology in fine art, design and entertainment.
Incorporate techniques and information covered by the class into their own research.
Source: UW Guide
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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: 5.0/5 raw quality · 4.0/5 difficulty · 1 reviews
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Past student reviews · Stephen Hilyard
Stephen Hilyard provided constructive feedback and was described as a fair grader. One student noted he became more supportive by coming around to provide feedback, observing that he had changed for the better over time.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.70 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.83 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.62 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
STEPHEN HILYARD is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB 001 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 16 | 0 |
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Past student reviews · Stephen Hilyard
Stephen Hilyard provides constructive feedback and maintains a supportive presence by circulating during class to engage with students.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.83 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.62 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Stephen Hilyard
The course is rated as difficult, reflecting the demanding nature of the coursework.
Past student reviews · Stephen Hilyard
A student noted that Hilyard has become more approachable and fair in grading over time.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
Through Spring 2026
Not enough comparable courses for Spring 2027 in UW–Madison.
Descriptions, prerequisites, and recorded course offerings.
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3D Digital Studio II
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Recorded model configuration, reasoning, and tool conversations.
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