EX286

3D Character Animation 1

Course Credit:  3.0

This intermediate level course builds off Fundamentals of Maya and CG Modeling, focusing on CG-based 3D character animation. Based in character performance and storytelling, students utilize keyframe animation while exploring the basics of 3D motion, body mechanics, motion-graph editing, and cycles via projects for tv, multimedia and game animation. Students produce individual and collaborative projects while investigating methods to create compelling character staging utilizing the 12 principles of animation, thumbnails, and personal video reference.

Program Required or Elective

Character Animation: Elective Experimental Animation: Required