Description: This course will introduce the stages of computer animation production including design, storyboarding, modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting and compositing. The course will consist of lectures in which the field of computer animation will be explored from an historical context, using videotape examples. In addition, students will participate in actual production projects on an intern level, and learn how software development initiatives are applied to solve real-world production problems. Evaluation will be based on active participation in lecture and projects as well as a final paper. Enrollment limit: 8. Preference will be given to students with background in Computer Science or Studio Art.

Format: morning meetings (6 hrs/week), with lab work (20 hrs), about $50 worth of books.

Prerequisites: strong interest in computer animation and graphics

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