DART 151 — F Introduction to Character Animation and Rigging 3 Units
36 hours lecture and 54 hours lab per term. This is an introductory course in rigging and animation, focusing in the movement of characters in 3D space using Autodesk's Maya, the leading software in the entertainment industry. The student will learn how to implement rigs and execute animation of characters in a 3D environment, interpreting the 12 Principals of Animation in the performance of their character's movements. Final animation renders will integrate additional media such as sound, to be used in a variety of visual media, from films, television, consumer products to video games. (CSU) (Degree Credit)