AVE 356 - Intermediate Character Animation

Prerequisites, AVE 249 with a B- or better, AVE 256, animation and visual effects major, or animation and visual effects, or digital arts cluster. Building on basic skills and knowledge of 3D production pipeline, this course begins a detailed overview of the production process used in creating digital character animation. Using the Autodesk Maya software package, students will create an animated project from initial design to final character animation. Areas covered by this class include character modeling, advanced character rigging and animation techniques, facial animation, and soundtrack synchronization. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits