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Covers the 3D pipeline which includes pre-production (rough placeholder art), production (finished art), and post production (composite and effects). Instructs students to develop 3D models, UV maps, and 2D textures. Teaches how to integrate models into a realtime rendering engine. Lab access fee of $45 applies.
Introduces animation principles and processes used in the animation industry. Emphasizes the synthesis of technology and aesthetics in the production of animated titles. Software fee of $15 applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Applies animation principles and processes introduced in DAGV 1300. Emphasizes the synthesis of technology and aesthetics in the production of animated titles. Introduces traditional animation methods in the construction of motion projects.
Introduces the fundamentals of computer programming and problem solving using the current industry standard scripting languages. Emphasizes the fundamentals of structured and object-oriented programming, syntax, semantics, control structures, arrays, file I/O, testing/debugging, implementation, and the construction of graphical user interfaces. Applies these concepts to manipulate digital images, sound, movies, text, and web pages that are heavily used as digital media. Lab access fee of $45 applies.
Introduces animated title production from initial idea to finished film. Explores the fundamentals of figure structure, proportion, and shape. Serves as the foundation for advanced courses in layout, character development, rigging, and animation for films and games. Utilizes live and/or on-line resources to draw the human form.
Introduces 2D animation processes used in industry today. Teaches both traditional paperless and cut-out animation. Introduces node-system software technology and the use of a script editor.
Addresses the basics of 3D modeling, texturing, animation, and rendering. Demonstrates how to utilize these techniques in a production pipeline for games and animation. Includes basic practices and theories common in the animation industry. Software fee of $15 applies. Course fee of $19 for equipment applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Explores and applies animation pipeline practices. Emphasizes the study of characters and objects in motion and the communication of key ideas in the development of second-year animation projects. Covers both aesthetic and technical processes. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies. Software fee of $15 applies. Course fee of $18 for software and plug-ins applies.
Applies animation principles and software processes. Emphasizes the research and construction of character motion to communicate emotional impact. Covers both aesthetic and technical processes.
Teaches an in-depth study and application of character development practices for animation and interactive games. Includes research, design, construction, and testing of an original animated character. Requires the application of the Principles of Animation. Software fee of $15 applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Introduces fundamental rigging on typical 2D and/or 3D characters for simple performance motion in animated films and interactive games. Software fee of $15 applies. Lab access fee of $45 applies.
Applies fundamental rigging processes on typical 2D and/or 3D characters for simple performance in animated films and interactive games.
Introduces contemporary storyboarding practices, both linear and non-linear, key to communicating information clearly and consistently in a cost effective manner. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies. Software fee of $15 applies. Course fee of $12 for software and plug-ins applies.
Focuses on the basic elements of scripting languages in contemporary software applications. Develops a firm understanding of basic scripting concepts in an animation and/or game, including: libraries, expressions, arrays, conditionals, loops, and functions. Discusses simplification of complex user operations and the development of basic user interfaces. Laptop Required. Software fee of $15 applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Provides a foundation for basic game development pipeline. Covers low poly count modeling in a variety of software packages and use of 3D models in an industry-standard game development engine. Software fee of $15 applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Introduces animation compositing processes, including lighting, filters, masks, effects, render, and export of finished scenes.
Uses guest speakers who lecture on current topics in digital media. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
Introduces industry standard technical direction (TD) problem solving practices. Includes project management, aesthetic development, film and/or game play design. Software fee of $15 applies. Course fee of $20 applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Emphasizes industry title development processes. Covers lighting and rendering in an animation and/or game environment. Includes composition, technical lighting, layer-based rendering, and texture baking. Requires junior-level projects to be initiated and completed within the semester. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Emphasizes the application of title-development processes. Covers composition, lighting, texture, color, and rendering in the production of junior-level animation and game titles.
Studies the process of rigging, and the motion of characters and objects for animation and interactive games. Includes full character, muscle, facial, and dynamic rigs. Reinforces principles of animation. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Provides in-depth instruction in advanced scripting concepts and practices in video game development. Focuses on the application of advanced technical topics as they impact game construction. Addresses networking and distributed systems issues, including scalability and latency compensation techniques, in designing games for online multi-player environments. Software fee of $15 applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Develops pre-production of a team project for animation and game development students. Includes research, writing, scripting, designing, storyboarding, and pre-visualization of an animated short film or an interactive game project. Software fee of $15 applies. Course fee of $19 for software and plug-ins applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Emphasizes the application of pre-production processes in the development of a multi-semester project for animation and game development projects. Includes research, writing, scripting, designing, storyboarding, and pre-visualization of a short title.
Continues the study of game theory, analysis, and design documentation. Emphasizes game construction using an industry-standard development engine. A laptop computer is required for this course. Software fee of $15 applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Covers short themed script development for animated and interactive titles. Discusses specific scriptwriting subjects such as initiating the idea, researching, outlining, and rewriting. Includes weekly writing assignments that are read and analyzed according to structure and the execution of a goal. Requires the presentation of a completed animatic. Lab access fee of $45 applies.
Focuses on the production of digital special effects and compositing in 2D and 3D environments. Includes multi-layer effects, green screen, digital mattes, and grading. Includes visual effects editing and particle generation. Software fee of $15 applies. Course fee of $19 for software and plug-ins applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Focuses on the use of digital special effects in two and three-dimensional environments including high-end particle effects, digital fluids, and advanced simulation. Tools include industry standard software applications. Software fee of $15 applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Covers advanced animation and/or game development principles. Includes timing and spacing, overlapping action, flexibility, and successive breaking-of-joints. Analyzes theatrical performance, emotional, and dialoged animation. Explores expressive character action representative of life. Augments the fourth-year capstone experience assisting in portfolio development. Software fee of $15 applies. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Provides a capstone animation and game development experience for senior students. Develops individual and team real-world projects in consultation with a faculty advisor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.
