VCT 1145 - Animation 1

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
Course Description: In this class, students will learn about the 12 principles of animation, such as squash and stretch, anticipation, staging, timing, and more. Students will create numerous simple 3D animations to understand those 12 principles as they are seen in game and in film. The basics of bipedal character movement is also covered.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): VCT 1141 with a grade of C or higher, VCT 1143 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Basic computer skills.

Major Content

3D Bipedal animation
3D Quadrupedal animation
Basic Character Facial Animation

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

observe the difference between Pose to Pose and Straight Ahead Animation.
identify the use and purpose of Silhouettes and Blocking on animation.
create multiple bipedal 3D animations
show the usage of the 12 Principles of Animation
recognize the importance of and techniques for planning animation.
explore the importance of research and reference on animation.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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VCT 1145 - Animation 1