Revised 08/2020

ART 204 - Animation II (3 CR.)

Course Description

Builds on the student's skills in the techniques of animation developed in ART 203 Animation 1. Emphasizes computer-generated, high-quality animations. Teaches the advanced techniques of two- and three-dimensional computer animation. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 2 hours. Total hours per week.

General Course Purpose

Animation II covers advanced concepts of two- and three-dimensional animation. Through hands-on experience the student will develop awareness and appreciation of well-designed animated productions, and give the student historical and current perspectives. This course will build on the studies completed in Animation I. Intermediate skills and techniques are applied to create more advanced animation projects using both traditional and computer generated techniques using current technology and software.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisites: ART 121, ART 203, and ART 140. Corequisite: ART 207.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Understand and use the advanced vocabulary associated with animation
Create a 3D animation
Apply advanced techniques to create 2D and 3D animated productions using current animation software
Design a high quality computer animation suitable for a portfolio

Major Topics to Be Included

Basic 3D techniques
Key frame and interpolation techniques
Hierarchical character animation
Time curves
Motion paths
Light animation
Advanced rendering techniques
Boning techniques
Camera animation