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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.

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



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