MMVP2065 Advanced Animation Production

This project-focused course will focus on the creation of an advanced animation project. Teamwork and collaboration skills from the animation industry will be an integral part of the course. Topics may include advanced character rigging, motion capture, and working within the film and animation production pipelines.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MMVP2045 and MMVP2055 or MMVP1575 and MMVP2580 are strongly recommended for successful course completion

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Create a character that demonstrates a unique and appropriate movement style
Demonstrate advanced character rigging techniques
Demonstrate advanced asset creation techniques
Demonstrate advanced animation techniques
Integrate assets into a short film
Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork in production workflows
Create a portfolio-worthy animation project
Evaluate project solutions through discussions and critiques

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the campus store and in eServices.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE).  Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals.  Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

3

lab:

1