GPR 450 - Advanced Animation Programming

With a high industry demand for animation programmers and technical artists, we introduce a programmer’s approach to understanding industrial-grade tools such as Maya, Max and others. Students will build upon animation algorithms to develop advanced skeletal animation systems, character locomotion systems, and tools for 3D animators. The course will provide breadth to programmers who are interested in the art-to-screen pipeline, and will also be valuable to artists wanting to view their daily activities through a programmer’s lens.
Prerequisites: C or better in GPR-300 OR (C or better in GPR-200 and C or better in GAA-275)
Credits: 3
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