MMVP2055 3D Animation
This course will integrate the principles of animation into the 3D environment. Students will develop their skill in character animation and rigging. Advanced body mechanics, acting, and shot composition will be used to create animations for games and film.
Prerequisite
Recommended:
MMVP1545 or instructor approval
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:
Demonstrate the principles of animation through pose to pose and straight ahead animation methods
Create biped 3D character animations
Apply reference models for animation
Create personality and believability in animations
Create character lip sync animation
Utilize motion capture in character animation
Demonstrate fundamental character rigging techniques
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