ANIM 2770: Digital 3D Animation

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ANIM 2700
Working with industrial 3D software, this course introduces 3D Animation. Students will learn to create believable and natural 3D computer animations with a combination of several different techniques. Movements of objects, actors, and cameras with animated effects of attributes will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis is placed on the principles of animation and how to recreate these techniques digitally in 3D. The student will be expected to be able to effectively apply these techniques to create portfolio-quality, industry-level, student-directed projects.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students will gain an understanding of:

the principles of animation and how they relate to 3D animation.
how to create natural and appealing 3D animations with the strategic placement and editing of keyframes.
the basics of rigging.
being able to think critically about their work and the work of others.
the basic animation production processes.
undertaking 3D animation projects to explore the implications of 3D technology in actual work environments.
coordinating production across various software tools and media formats.
emerging trends in animation and production.
producing finished works for a professional 3D animation portfolio.