AVE 256 - Beginning Character Animation

Prerequisites, AVE 206, animation and visual effects major, or animation and visual effects, or digital arts cluster. Using 3D CG techniques and/or traditional methodology, this course offers an overview of the basics of figure animation. Using the principles of mechanics of motion, students will learn the basics of biomechanics in the movement of bipedal and quadrapedal bodies. Students will apply their animation, timing and editing skills to develop character performance, creating movement with gesture and expression affected by environment, physical forces, other objects, and characters. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits