VM 625 - Computer Animation

Credits: 4 credits
(Semester varies)

Introduces students to the fundamentals of three-dimensional modeling. Students learn to develop concepts, produce storyboards, model, texture objects, compose and light scenes, animate, and add dynamics. Finally, they learn to render their animations into movies and to composite movies, audio, titles, and credits in postproduction. In addition to these production skills, students develop their conceptual understanding as well as their critical and creative thinking about the practice of computer animation.