AVE 456 - Advanced Character Animation

Prerequisites, AVE 356, animation and visual effects major. This course offers an advanced level of study of the principles of 3-D modeling and animation to prepare students to succeed in the animation or gaming or in the film industry. Students will complete an animated project using the Autodesk Maya software package. Advanced shading, lighting, rendering, and compositing techniques will be covered. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits