Art (Animation)

Name	Title	Credits	School
ARTA-701	3-D Computer Modeling and Animation	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of three-dimensional modeling and animation. Topics include scene building, lighting, rendering, and basic animation techniques. Students will create several animations during the semester.
ARTA-752	Advanced 3-D Computer Modeling and Animation	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
A continuation of Introduction to 3-D Computer Modeling and Animation. Advanced techniques are presented, with an emphasis on self-directed creative work.
ARTA-801	Concept, Character and Storyboard Development	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course covers the basic essentials for the making of great characters and great stories. Topics include concept and treatment documents, character documents, costume design, set design, stories and storytelling, plot, timing, scripts, storyboards, and much more. Students design their own characters, stories, and storyboards.
ARTA-851	Character Animation	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course covers the basic tools and techniques employed in 3-D animation to give characters believable movement. Topics include the basics of animation, character modeling, setup and rigging. Motion planning for expressive character movement is explored. Students will work hands-on developing personality models to apply to their 3-D models, and bringing their characters to life.
ARTA-871	Stop Mot Studio	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences