This is an intermediate course in 3D animation using Maya software. Students learn how to apply animation principles to the building, rigging and animating of a character, including lipsynching. Students use techniques demonstrated in lectures and tutorials to develop a short animated film. Cinematography basics will be explored in the context of 3D animation production. A theory component will explore the dissemination of 3D animated works in a new media arts context.

Assessment is by a series of assignments and a final presentation of the major project to the Viva Examination panel
Assignments (50%) Major Project (50%)

All sessions take place in a computer laboratory:

3 hours of seminar / studio practice per week

Students are expected to do at least an extra 4 - 6 hours of independent studio practice each week

DART2001 Models With Attitude: Creating Believable 3D Characters

• Demers, Owen. Digital Painting and Rendering, New Riders, 2002.
• Birn, Jeremy. Digital Lighting and Rendering, New Riders, 2002.