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Dynamics: Pyro & Destruction

Create visually compelling dynamic effects using Houdini, with a focus on pyro, destruction, and hybrid FX workflows used in visual effects production. You will explore pre-fracturing workflows, rigid body simulation, smoke, fire, explosions, debris, and supporting particle effects, while also developing skills in lighting, shading, rendering, and pipeline considerations for… Read More

Dynamics: Pyro & Destruction

Create visually compelling dynamic effects using Houdini, with a focus on pyro, destruction, and hybrid FX workflows used in visual effects production. You will explore pre-fracturing workflows, rigid body simulation, smoke, fire, explosions, debris, and supporting particle effects, while also developing skills in lighting, shading, rendering, and pipeline considerations for… Read More

Studio X Stop Motion

Cross-disciplinary projects mirror real-world projects and require a varied and sophisticated approach to problem-solving. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 695XS.)

Studio X Stop Motion

Cross-disciplinary projects mirror real-world projects and require a varied and sophisticated approach to problem-solving. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 498XS.)

Motion Capture for Animators, Riggers

Enter the exciting world of motion capture! Using industry-specific software, you’ll capture, clean, and animate your own motions while learning important industry techniques for your individual motion capture project. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 626.)

Motion Capture for Animators, Riggers

Enter the exciting world of motion capture! Using industry-specific software, you’ll capture, clean, and animate your own motions while learning important industry techniques for your individual motion capture project. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 326.)

Matchmoving

Practice live-action 3D camera tracking. You’ll learn to measure the environment, gather camera information, and apply tracking markers to prepare for a matchmove in a live action set. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 352.)

Scripting for VFX and Riggers

Interested in a career in technical direction? Combining your artistic talents with your technical abilities, you’ll use Python language to build a solid foundation of programming skills, which can be applied in many DCCs including Maya, Nuke, and Houdini. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 655.)

Dynamics: Fluids

Create visually appealing fluid simulations with Houdini software as seen from top visual effects production studios. You will learn how to simulate, light, shade, and render beautiful fluid visual effects using Houdini. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 744.)

Traditional Animation Thesis

This class is specific to Traditional Animation majors. To thrive in the animation studio environment, you must meet deadlines, utilize proper workflow, and maintain efficient professional practices. You’ll be given individually tailored critiques, assignments, and directorial notes to help improve your work.