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StudioX VFX 3D for Modelers, Riggers, FX TDs

In this studio production course, you will perform a variety of tasks for client-based projects. These can include dynamics, modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 695X3.)

3D Animation Studio

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. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 820.)

StudioX for Lookdev and Lighting

In this course, students will gain real-world experience by applying their advanced texturing and lighting skills to actual film projects in a production environment. Students will work with the project director, supervisor, and PA as a team to meet production demands. Producing professional level VFX work will be emphasized. (This… Read More

Traditional Animation 3

You must make strong acting choices to give your animated characters dynamic personalities. You’ll expand your digital tool repertoire by applying skills in advanced draftsmanship, detail, lip-sync, digital clean-up, and color.

History and Techniques of Character Animation

Understand the artistic and technological history of animation. You’ll examine different regional styles, animation as a reflection of society, early attempts to break the 3D curse, and how the earlier works are referenced in today’s animation.

Studio X 2D Short Film

You will complete a series of finished 2D animated shorts, working across disciplines in small teams under tight deadlines. Students from Visual Development, Music/Sound, and 2D Animation are all encouraged to apply for consideration in this truly cross-disciplinary class. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 498X2.)

Studio X Story Development

You will learn how to make your ideas come to life using visual development, storyboarding, basic drawing, basic design, basic fundamentals of animation, film grammar, and three-act story structure. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 695XD.)

2D Digital Cutout

Gain various ink, paint, and compositing skills to work in digital commercial animation production. You’ll learn storyboarding, animatics, painting, compositing, and post-production. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 648 and ANM 368.)

Lip Sync and Facial Performances

Create the strong facial performances of advanced character animators. You’ll learn to use your face and eyes to subtly convey emotions and thought processes. Plus, you’ll learn the mechanics of lip-sync and apply them to your character animations. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 324.)

3D Realistic Animation

Animate scenes commonly found in visual effects work including vehicles, motion capture, and animation for live-action plates. Reference will be analyzed to understand movement and muscles. You will apply research and physics to block and animate creatures as well as humans. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 325.)