CSE 461 - Computer Modeling and Animation Applications

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Prerequisite(s): CSE 120, 121 or equivalent experience and concurrent or past enrollment in CSE 460/560. This project-based course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the application of computer graphics in a laboratory setting. Course materials and labs will facilitate understanding issues and trends in 3D computer graphics. Students will develop a facility with fundamental 3-D models and modeling software through a series of projects. The course will offer students a technical understanding of Polygonal and Spline based modeling, alternative and standard methods of 3-D model import and export, and model conversion. It will also cover procedural and scripting methods, techniques, and conventions for creating models and shaders that will function properly for rendering and animation. Practical application of topics covered in CSE 460/560 include; geometric transformations, hierarchies, articulation, modeling, blend shaps, vertex weighting, and animation. Experiments with various animation methods inlcude: dynamics, forward and inverse kinematics, surface deformations, keyframe interpolation, motion capture, procedural animation, and facial animation. The course will be laboratory based and will use industry standard software.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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