2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
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CS 195 - Three-Dimensional Computer Animation II



5.0 Credits
A continuation of CS 194. Advanced techniques for texturing, animating and rendering 3D computer models as well as their implementation using Maya 3D animation software. S/U grade option. Prerequisite
CS 194 with a minimum grade of 2.5 or instructor permission. Corequisite


Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the importance of surface texture in the creation of 3D objects.
  2. Describe and use multiple techniques to generate and apply surface textures to 3D objects.
  3. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different texturing techniques.
  4. Describe the relative motion of simple jointed models, and how such models can be animated using forward and inverse kinematic techniques.
  5. Utilize kinematic techniques to animate a 3D jointed model.
  6. Build a complex scene and animate it with interacting complex movements.
  7. Describe the 3D rendering process.
  8. Utilize software to render, shade and optimize a scene.
  9. Create and complete final editing for a movie file.



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