2D Classical Animation Production
Overview
In this semester, students apply their knowledge of drawing & concentrate on 2D Classical Animation Production - drawing keyframes, in-betweening, clean-ups, line testing, digital ink & paint to 2D Digital Post-Production by adding dialogues, sound effects, background music & final editing.
Modules
Concepts of 2D, Cel & limited animation
Keyframing, inbetweening & cleanups
Digital ink & paint
Animation scene planning
2D animation post-production
Showreel development
Software taught
Toon Boom Studio 4/ Macromedia Flash CS4 Professional
3D Animation Production Process
Overview
This semester concentrates on the process of 3D animation production. Various aspects of 3D animation production are covered - including 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, character animation, lighting & final rendering.
Modules
Clay modeling
Modeling with Maya
Advanced modeling
Texturing with Maya
Advanced modeling
Rigging with Maya
Character animation with Maya
Lighting & rendering with Maya
Software taught
MAYA Unlimited 2009
Zbrush 3
Post-Production & Animation Specialization
Overview
This semester concentrates on post-production process in animation & allows students to effectively use the knowledge gained in the earlier semesters to develop a professional Show-reel with specialization in 3D Character Animation.
Modules
3D dynamics – hair, fur & cloth
Concepts of visual effects
Introduction to Motion Capture for animation
Post-production for animation
Show-reel development – 3D Character Animation
E-Project
Project
MAYA Unlimited 2009
Motion Builder 7.5
Adobe Premier Pro CS4 & Combustion/ Final Cut Pro