Introduction

This is a beginning 3D computer animation course focused on strengthening each student’s animation skills.  Emphasis is on practicing the 12 principles of animation to demonstrate a strong sense of weight, timing, spacing, etc.

Course Description

Skill development in three-dimensional modeling and rendering techniques using lighting, staging, and special effects for digital output. Emphasis on the production of three-dimensional (3D) animation as final digital outputting using modeling, rendering and animation software.

This is a beginning level 3D computer animation course focused on introducing 3D animation software and practicing each student’s existing motion skills.  Emphasis is on practicing the 12 principles of animation to demonstrate a strong sense of weight.

Course Rationale

This animation course is aimed at students seeking an Associate of Applied Science or VisCom certificate with 3D Animation Specialization, as well as those interested in pursuing a career in digital 3D animation.

Course Objectives

During the term of the course, the students will strengthen their skills with key-frame animation, the graph editor, object hierarchies, forward and inverse kinematics, and morph targets.  The students will also learn techniques for animating cameras, as well as researching & using references.