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Computer Animation for Dramatic Media I


Course Description

Methods, techniques, and procedures to create 3D animation. Topics include modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting, and rendering, along with the principles of narrative story-telling in visual media.


Athena Title

Comp Animation Dram Media I


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in THEA 5810E


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will have a fundamental understanding of basic computer-generated animation techniques, including story boarding, modeling, keyframe animation, basic rigging, lighting, texturing, and rendering. The course final project, a brief animation, should demonstrate a knowledge of these skills.

Topical Outline

  • Week 1: Introduction to 3D Animation
  • Week 2: Introductory Project
  • Week 3: Modeling
  • Week 4: Modeling
  • Week 5: Modeling
  • Week 6: Basic Animation
  • Week 7: Basic Rigging
  • Week 8: Basic Rigging
  • Week 9: Character Animation
  • Week 10: Character Animation
  • Week 11: Lighting
  • Week 12: Lighting
  • Week 13: Texturing
  • Week 14: Texturing
  • Week 15: Rendering
  • Week 16: Rendering
  • Week 17: Course and Project Review
  • Final Exam: Final Exam/Project Due

Syllabus