Computer Animation
Majors & Minors
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Computer Animation (BFA)
Courses
ANIM 208: Traditional Animation I
Introduction to principles of animation. Development of drawing and observational skills through exercises in traditional 2D animation.
ANIM 209: Traditional Animation II
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
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
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
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
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 228L: Story Development II: Acting for Animators
Department
Animators learn to apply acting theory to purposeful, emotion-driven action through study of physical gesture as applied to conflict and obstacles which brings about a psychologically truthful outcome. The objective is to help the animator learn how to quickly detect theatrical validity and understand what is underneath the physical movement.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
Open to Computer Animation majors only. Must have successfully completed all fist year MEDA courses.
ANIM 320: Computer Animation III
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.