3D Computer Animation

Description:

This course will enhance the student’s awareness of the relationships between human and character development, with specific focus on refinement of life-drawing skills. Emphasis on structural drawing techniques and sequential figure drawing will contribute towards an understanding of human/skeletal anatomy and how movement and animation of characters evolve. Students will design and create a unique character that will be utilized in concurrent and future animation projects.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: Students will research, create and develop stories that will form the basis of their personal e-portfolio production toolkit. These stories will be integrated in concurrent and future courses and become the scripting component of storyboarding for shot selection and composition.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course will provide the students with the opportunity to create or acquire audio elements. Studio and location sound capture will be processed and engineered for voice or special effect/s sound tracks that contribute towards creating believable animation sequences.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This character animation course is designed for students who are interested in expanding their animation skills and knowledge, focusing on creating realistic and stylized character movements. Students will dive deep into advanced animation principles, body mechanics, digital animation tools, and action analysis to enhance their abilities in producing captivating and polished animations. Through practical assignments and hands-on exercises, students will develop a strong foundation in animation terminology and methodologies, applying traditional animation principles to digital platforms. By the end of the course, students will have the ability to produce professional-quality animations for various media, including films, games, and television streaming services.

• Hours: 84
• Credits: 6
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $110.80

Description:

In this course, students will prepare for their Directed Project, which focuses on the creation of a 3D character animated short. Recreating the workflow of real pre-production pipelines. Students will work on projects mentored by industry veterans, learning time management, problem-solving, and software like a seasoned animator. This immersive experience will motivate your storytelling potential. By using the power of storyboarding, animatics, and layout, students will learn to craft a basic narrative blueprint for their final animation project. Ensuring a smooth transition from pre-production to production in the succeeding semester.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct him or herself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines, including WHMIS, Fire Safety and Workplace Violence. The unit on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act will instruct the student on the requirements for Accessible Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations. General information on Safe Driving, Privacy of Information and Hand Washing will be addressed as well. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while employed. As well as guidelines to follow in the event of an injury. Participants will receive a printable Record of Completion upon successful conclusion of this course, in order to demonstrate awareness of safe working practices to their employers.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.