Computer Animation

Majors & Minors

Courses

ANIM 209: Traditional Animation II

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Continuation of ANIM 208 - Traditional Animation I. Continued study of principles of animation. Development of drawing and observational skills, and sensitivity to timing through exercises in traditional 2D animation.
Prerequisites

MEDA 125A, MEDA 126B, MEDA 123D, and a minimum grade of C- in ANIM 208.

ANIM 220: Computer Animation I

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to 3D computer animation. Explore principles of computer animation. Introduction to basic processes for animating synthetic objects in 3D animation software.
Prerequisites

MEDA 125A, MEDA 126B, MEDA 123D, and a minimum grade of C- in ANIM 208.

ANIM 222: Computer Animation II

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Continuation of ANIM 220 - Computer Animation I. Continued study in principles of computer animation, and basic processes for animating synthetic objects in 3D animation software.
Prerequisites

minimum grade of C- in: ANIM 209; ANIM 220; ANIM 227.

ANIM 227: Story Development I

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to story development and storyboarding. Explores techniques for creating ideas for effective animation. Develops an understanding of film language, continuity editing and descriptive drawing for the visualization of those ideas in storyboards and animatics. Material created in this class forms foundation for subsequent conceptual work in the animation major.
Prerequisites

MEDA 125A, MEDA 126B, MEDA 123D, and a minimum grade of C- in ANIM 208.

ANIM 228: Story Development II

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Exploration of techniques for effective visual communication. Focus on story development for the animated short, film theory, film language, editing principles, character development and visual content development.
Prerequisites

minimum grade of C- in: ANIM 220; ANIM 227.

ANIM 320: Computer Animation III

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Advanced study in 3D computer animation. Emphasizes principles of designing and producing 3D computer animation through creation of advanced motion studies. Develop advanced skills in: model building; animation; color; lighting.
Prerequisites

minimum grade of C- in: ANIM 209; ANIM 222; ANIM 228.

ANIM 322: Computer Animation IV

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Advanced study in 3D computer animation. Emphasizes principles of designing and producing 3D computer animation through creation of advanced motion studies. Develop advanced skills in: model building; animation; color; lighting.
Prerequisites

minimum grade of C- in: ANIM 320; ANIM 326; ANIM 335.

ANIM 326: Story Development III

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Advanced study in story development, storyboarding and animatics. Advanced instruction in: theme; structure; character; shot composition; staging; lighting; editing; sound.
Prerequisites

minimum grade of C- in: ANIM 209; ANIM 222; ANIM 228.

ANIM 328: Animation Preproduction

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Preproduction for thesis project in computer animation. Complete preproduction process, including: initial concept creation; animation design; staging design; lighting design; sound design. Elements combined to create: presentation storyboard; process book; timing sheets; timed animatic. Created material used as basis for thesis project.
Prerequisites

minimum grade of C- in ANIM 320; ANIM 326; ANIM 335.

ANIM 335: Visual Development for Computer Animation I

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Instruction in visual development artwork. Focus on exploration of ideas and generation of character, environment, and prop designs/paintings with strong story potential. Introduction to basic elements of gesture drawing, quick sketch, volume, and depth techniques to capture action and attitude. Emphasis on drawing for: weight; force; thought; emotion; movement. Character development and design realized through descriptive drawing and sound draftsmanship.
Prerequisites

minimum grade of C- in: ANIM 209; ANIM 222; ANIM 228.

ANIM 336: Visual Development for Computer Animation II

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Advanced study in descriptive drawing. Advances skills in development of character and environment design in relation to story through descriptive drawing and sound draftsmanship. Continued development of concept art skills; conceptual artwork produced will support senior thesis project.
Prerequisites

minimum grade of C- in ANIM 320; ANIM 326; ANIM 335.

ANIM 420: Computer Animation V

Department
Credits 6
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
6
Advanced concepts in design and production of computer-animated short. Continuation of project begun in ANIM 328, resulting in a short computer- generated animation with sound. Focus on mastery of principles of 3D computer animation, creativity, and knowledge of sophisticated animation techniques. Designed to prepare students for career as a professional in the computer animation industry.
Prerequisites

minimum grade of C- in ANIM 322; ANIM 328; ANIM 336.

ANIM 422: Computer Animation VI

Department
Credits 6
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
6
Continuation of ANIM 420 Computer Animation V. Advanced study of principles of 3D computer animation, lighting, and compositing. Develop and practice observational skills that aid in understanding motion. Completion of additional advanced animation exercises may be required in order to complete this course.
Prerequisites

Minimum grade of C- in ANIM 420.