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Computer Animation Courses 3


DEMO REEL CREATION


The Demo Reel Creation Course provides students with the time to develop a demo reel commonly expected during interviews. During this time, students take the content developed throughout their degree program and assemble it into a presentable package. Prior to the creation of the demo reel, a student’s content is reviewed in an effort to help the student determine the best material for showcasing their talents as a computer animation artist.

DIGITAL SCULPTING


In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of software-based virtual sculpture. Tutorials and exercises will help develop the skills required for the creation of high-resolution virtual models, high fidelity meshes for use in film, or high-res maps for video games. The students will also create multiple levels of an animated character model with layers of accessories such as body
armor, hair, weapons, and garments.

ENGLISH COMPOSITION


This course designed to help students refine their own writing processes while developing an in-depth personal and intellectual inquiry into a subject of their choosing. The course connects personal reflection with critical analysis, providing varied opportunities for writing and strengthening language skills. As the course unfolds, a series of assignments leads students through a continually deepening creative research process that develops into a complex and detailed written project.

FUNDAMENTALS OF ANIMATION


The Fundamentals of Animation Course provides students with the animation tools required to create, manipulate, and refine any computer-animated sequence. Building on the traditional animation fundamentals of motion and timing, the course teaches students computer animation techniques and applies them to the process of animating modeled projects. The course focuses on positional animation and control with the use of keyframing, timing curves, dope sheets, and dependency graphs, as well as the tools to manipulate them.

HISTORICAL ARCHETYPES AND MYTHOLOGY


Historical Archetypes and Mythology explores how myths, fairy tales, and folklore link disparate cultures. This course provides an analysis of common themes and underlying similarities of human cultures while exploring how these myths and archetypes continue to define individuals and cultures. Students will examine how myths and archetypes influence popular entertainment, and how corporations and media outlets use these tools to create dramatic messages, sell products, and influence consumer behavior. Topics will be enhanced by group discussion, in-class workshops, research and writing assignments.