SMU Guildhall Graduate Catalog 2022 — Cohort 30 2022 | Page 26

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Somnia Qian
Art Creation
Dynamic Fantasy Environment
I created fantasy foliage and modular architecture in my thesis project and implemented realistic weather functions within the scene . By using sculpting and modular skills , I designed three unique types of foliage and multiple modular kits to assemble the oasis environment with realistic terrain and water in the scene . I then created real-time weather functions to simulate dynamic rain and snow in the environment .
The main goal of my thesis project was to create a fantasy environment with foliage and architecture and implement weather systems to make the scene dynamic .
I chose this project because it gave me a platform to study environmental modeling skills and weather systems , which are beneficial to my workflow of environment creation . I learned environment art from concept art to final rendering in the engine , which helped me to prove the development of my aesthetic and technical skills .
This thesis project gave me the chance to develop environment design skills , which are often used in game production . I believe that I will be able to use these skills in my career in the video game industry .
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