Course Catalog Animation
Animation: Internship ANIM 399-499
BFA Research + Preparation ANIM 401
Elective credit can be given on a case-by case basis for student internships developed through the career services office, with advance permission of instructor and department Chair.
This course is structured to support the individual in shaping her/his own project and the production of all elements of the BFA Thesis, strong conceptual skills developed through a professional planning and a good researched idea are core to this process. Offered fall. 3 credits.
2D/3D Compositing for Animation ANIM 400 The course is designed to instruct students in the process and concepts of integrating 2D and 3D images from multiple digital sources into a single, seamless whole composite. The course will be examining tools, techniques and concepts which help to augment and compose digital space for sequences of images (still images, animations + video). Digital compositing is the manipulated combination of at least two or more sources of images to produce and integrated result. The course will use the process of compositing to demonstrate the following advanced concepts + techniques: digital compositing concepts, motion graphics integration, post production special effects, matte painting/ masking, basic 2D rotoscoping and animation of different composited layers, depth and 2D space composites, 3D generated render passes, lighting and color correction for image synthesis and rendering with correct frame rate and aspect ratios. The fundamental concepts, principles and practices of time based digital compositing and rendering in order to establish a common aesthetic and technical language necessary to develop quality professional visual communications. Based primarily in the software program Adobe After Effects, students will immerse themselves in the making of integrated 2D works that are driven by medical/scientific, socially, culturally and research connected narratives. Offered spring. 3 credits.
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Narrative Production I ANIM 412 Students learn how to fully develop a narrative based concept for production. In this class, students will: 1. develop their ideas, 2. write a script based on those ideas, 3. deconstruct their script in order to fully understand their proposed piece, 4. rewrite their script, 5. produce, review and edit storyboards, and finally, 6. produce, review and edit an animatic based on their storyboards. This is a project based learning experience designed to help students develop narrative based work, and will be especially helpful for seniors doing BFA project development. Offered fall. 3 credits.
Animation Portfolio Reel + Shorts ANIM 420 This course is a requirement for Animation students but also recommended for any student interested in the entertainment industry. Students will build and present a professional portfolio while learning career search and interviewing skills. Students will have the opportunity to create animated shorts and refine their best work. Each student will leave this course with a professional portfolio and a demo reel in their area of expertise. Offered spring. 3 credits.