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Introduction to Rigging

Gain skills to setup 3D characters for animation. Starting with the basic concepts of rigging you’ll move to more complex topics like FK/IK creation, spine setup, and how to work with deformers.

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 255.)

Dynamics 2: 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 344.)

Storyboarding for Cinematic Effect

Take a deep dive into how to structure interesting camera angles and impactful cinematic compositions for storyboarding. You’ll learn how to draw, stage, and pitch story sequences for animated and live action storyboards. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 372.)

Directed Study

Refine your skills. As a Master of Fine Arts degree candidate, you’ll complete course assignments to develop the conceptual, design, and technical skills needed to successfully complete your MFA Thesis Project and/or portfolio. You must have passed your midpoint review. Director approval required. Fees and prerequisites will vary by topic.

Fundamentals of Motion Design

Motion design is essential across media, industries, and visual arts. You will be introduced to basic tools, software, and creative concepts to incorporate motion design into future projects. Topics include opening titles, lower-thirds, moving logos, and 3D motion graphics.

3D Creature and Character Modeling

This course introduces students to form through digital sculpting. These techniques are used by 3D modelers in the animation, visual effects, video game, and toy industries. Students will explore the process of digitally sculpting a 3D character.

Real-Time Animation and VFX

Create interactive real-time animation and visual effects using the latest in industry pioneering real-time rendering and fx simulation engines and interactive environment building software.

Animation Project Completion

Complete your final thesis project. Critiques from both the instructor and fellow classmates will improve your character animation abilities. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 891.)

Feature Animation 2

You will be guided through specialized assignments that focus on the artistry of animation. You’ll animate bipedal characters to push, pull, and throw, focusing on realistic movement, weight, and anticipation. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 697B.)