GDES 240 - Animation 2: 3-D Modeling

An introduction to 3-D animation. Topics include principles of 3-D animation, virtual environments, modeling, image enhancement and 3-D animation techniques. PREREQUISITE(S): GDES 140 . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Identify basic 3-D animation techniques.
Practice basic 3-D animation techniques.
Employ basic principles of 3-D animation.
Employ basic modeling techniques.
Employ techniques of character design and development.
Demonstrate knowledge of sculptural concepts in three-dimensional space.
Create basic as well as complex three-dimensional models.
Create virtual interior and exterior three-dimensional environments.
Employ image enhancement techniques for both models and environments.

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