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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Students use the script, storyboard, animatic, and soundtrack from previous classes as the groundwork to create a film. Focus is on production and postproduction of the film, including animation, rendering and editing. A studio course. Prerequisite: ANM 101, ANM 102, ANM 103, ANM 104, ANM 105, ENG 260. 3 credits (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
The fundamentals of stop-motion animation are presented. How to fully plan and time out animations before animating are elaborated and practiced. Various physical media, such as sand, paint on glass, clay and wire armature are explored. Practice in building and lighting a simple set is included. A studio course. Prerequisite: ANM 101, ANM 102, ANM 103, ANM 104, ANM 105, ENG 260. 3 credits (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the techniques of special effects. Use of appropriate computer hardware and software to achieve desired special effects is emphasized. Techniques that allow enhancing digital photographs and video footage are introduced and practiced. A studio course. Prerequisites: ANM 101, ANM 102, ANM 103, ANM 104, ANM 105, ANM 204, ENG 260. 3 credits (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
Taken in the spring of the junior year to allow planning of the Senior Thesis Film. The senior thesis film is the culminating project that provides opportunity for application of Animation program knowledge and skills. All aspects of film pre-production are addressed. An original story and concept are required. A studio course. Prerequisite: ANM 101, ANM 102, ANM 103, ANM 104, ANM 202, ANM 302, ANM 304. 3 credits (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
In the fall of the junior year, Animation program students work in groups to plan a group film project. All aspects of pre-production are developed. An original story and concept are required. A studio course. Prerequisite: ANM 101, ANM 102, ANM 103, ANM 104, ANM 105, ANM 202, ANM 204. 3 credits (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
Taken in spring of the junior year, students work in groups to complete a production and post-production on an animated film project. Students apply Animation program knowledge and skills to complete all aspects of film production. A studio course. Prerequisite: ANM 101, ANM 102, ANM 103, ANM 104, ANM 105, ANM 202, ANM 204, ANM 304. 3 credits (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
The basic principles of lighting on a film set are presented. Application of the principles of lighting in a 3-D virtual environment is explored. Emphasis is on use of appropriate software to realistically render and on creation of professional- quality shaders and textures for 3-D models. A studio course. Prerequisite: ANM 101, ANM 102, ANM 103, ANM 104, ANM 105, ANM 204. 3 credits (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
The course builds upon knowledge and skills presented in ANM 203 3-D Computer Animation II: Character Animation. Creation of advanced animation rigs attached to given models or models of individual creation is emphasized. A studio course. Prerequisite: ANM 101, ANM 102, ANM 103, ANM 104, ANM 105, ANM 203, ANM 204, ART 104. 3 credits (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Explores career opportunities available to animators. The business aspects of animation including, project quotes, bids, contracts, production pipeline, independent animation grant proposals, studio organization, professional organizations and memberships, fee structure, and ethical conduct are elaborated. Career options and work environments for animators are explored. A resume, business card, demo reel, conventional and digital portfolio are produced. Promotional website design is examined and explored. A studio course. Prerequisites: ART 101, ART 103, ART 104, ANM 102, ANM 104, ANM 105 ANM 204. 3 credits (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
The course is taken by students enrolled in the fall senior year of the Animation program. Students complete pre-production and begin production of the Senior Film Capstone Thesis. The course is devoted to 3-D modeling and rigging (if making a 3-D film), 2-D pencil tests (if making a 2-D film), lighting, testing of techniques and special effects to insure items work, texturing, test-rendering, and test animation. Faculty approval required prior to film production. A studio course. Prerequisite: ANM 101, ANM 102, ANM 103, ANM 104, ANM 105, ANM 202, ANM 204, ANM 303, ANM 304. 3 credits (Fall)
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