AVE 456B - Advanced Character Animation for CG

Prerequisites, AVE 356A or AVE 356B, animation and visual effects major. For students interested in CG only. 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. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits