36-2015 Introduction to Computer Animation

Course will introduce the beginning student to the three 3-dimensional computer animation applications that they will be studying in future semesters: Maya, XSI, and 3D-Studio Max. Concepts, relationships between concept and technical skills, and the need to understand the historical development of 3-dimensional computer animation will be emphasized. Exercises will highlight application similarities and differences, while showing that the process becomes increasingly familiar as each application is explored.

4 Credits
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 35-1300 COREQUISITES: 36-1001 Animation I