PROGRAMS
Computer Animation Courses 4
MODEL CREATION
The Model Creation Course is the first of three fundamental courses that teach computer modeling, rendering, and animation. The philosophy of the course dictates that good curves make good surfaces, and modeling strategies start with an object’s profile curves. Students are introduced to the modeling tools used in each step of creating a computer model. By learning the capabilities of each tool and the interaction between tools, students develop techniques and strategies for efficiently creating virtual models.
OBJECT PERSPECTIVE
The Object Perspective Course prepares students for the virtual world by having them step away from the computer and observe, touch, and create in the real world. This course includes instruction in life drawing, sculpting, lighting, texturing, and character design fundamentals. Students take a close look at perspective viewpoints, anatomy, and the way light and shadows play off objects, textures, and materials. This course suggests that real-world observation and touch is invaluable in the planning of 3D computer graphics.
SHADING AND LIGHTING
The Shading and Lighting Course investigates the look and feel, shadows and shading, reflections and atmospheres, and mood and lighting that bring scenes and models to life. During this second of three 3D fundamental courses, students develop an eye for texturing and lighting modeled objects and scenes that parallel the real world. This course builds on the concepts established in the Object Perspective Course, including surface lighting and shadow observations and techniques.
VISUAL EFFECTS
The Visual Effects Course trains students in the usage of animation and rendering techniques for the creation of computer-generated visual effects. Students learn to give computer renderings extra realism, evoking mood and feeling via environmental effects and natural phenomena. This course enhances students’ knowledge of rendering software and its ability to add special effects to an animated sequence.
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