Computer Graphics Animation

4 credits · Undergraduate

Computer Graphics Animation constitutes a default method of image synthesis for fine art, game design, cinema, and advertising. This production-intensive studio course introduces students to professional CG Animation tools (Adobe Animate, Blender, Python, After Effects) as well as an overview of animation styles, aesthetics, philosophies and cultures. Sessionly project assignments based on tutorials cover modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering. Final projects focus on animation portfolio work with scenes, characters and animation sequences to be exported to video and game design.