ANIM 210 - Animation II: Introduction to 3D Animation

An introduction to the fundamentals of 3D animation focusing on key areas such as animation principles, modeling, material, lighting, rigging, and rendering practices. PREREQUISITE(S): ANIM 200. Two hours lecture, four hours studio each week.

3 semester hours

It is recommended that animation students complete ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing prior to taking this course.

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

Identify and practice basic 3D animation techniques.
Employ basic principles of 3D animation.
Demonstrate knowledge of sculptural concepts to create basic and complex three-dimensional models.
Employ techniques of character design and development.
Work with shaders and lighting within a virtual environment.
Build basic rigs to pose and animate bipedal models.
Create, render, and composite a 3D animated short.
Critique and discuss peer work.

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