Bachelor of Animation

Building upon the knowledge acquired in Advanced Animation Principles and Body Mechanics, this course focuses on animating character performances. Students will learn to create compelling character performances by studying pantomime, monologue, and acting styles and genres. By honing their observation and storytelling skills, students are equipped with the tools necessary to bring their animated characters to life with authenticity and emotional depth.

• Hours: 84
• Credits: 6
• Pre-Requisites: DSGN72150
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course delves into the advanced techniques and principles of digital sculpting for animation. Students will utilize industry-leading software to generate and refine organic 3D models. An exploration of form and detail through the lens of accurate anatomical references will enable the creation of high-quality character or creature digital sculptures. From initial blocking out to meticulous detailing and texturing, students will balance artistic and technical facets of crafting realistic or stylized 3D models. An essential aspect of the course includes optimizing 3D model topology while preserving intricate details - a crucial prerequisite for subsequent rigging and animation.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course focuses on the techniques and principles of rigging for animation. Students will learn to create various character rigs, capable of producing a wide range of movements. Emphasizing the importance of functionality, control, and deformations, this course will equip students with the skills necessary to bring their 3D character models to life in the animation pipeline.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

In our comprehensive Compositing and Post-Production course, you'll explore the role of compositing in the 3D animation pipeline, learning to combine diverse elements to enhance your animation visual appeal and narrative coherence. The course covers advanced topics such as sound integration and colour grading for mood setting, contrast improvement and lighting balance. You'll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software, learning techniques to control the rendering and compositing process for increased workflow efficiency and artistic control.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: DSGN72160
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This Studio Management course equips students with critical skills for successfully setting up a sustainable animation production. Students will explore studio branding, project analysis and design, project management, and best practices for budgeting and scheduling required resources while exploring job roles, copyright laws, and professional development in the animation industry. The course also enhances crucial soft skills, including communication and leadership. Through hands-on exercises and practical projects, students will apply these concepts directly, preparing them for real-world animation studio environments.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Building upon the knowledge acquired in Advanced Animation Principles and Body Mechanics, this course focuses on the advanced techniques and principles of creature animation. Students will explore the intricacies of animating quadruped movement and flight. By studying animal anatomy, using action analysis techniques, and applying their understanding of animation principles, students will be equipped with the skills necessary to create convincing and captivating creature animations for a range of projects, including films, games, and visual effects.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: DSGN72150
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

In this course, students will embark on the first phase of a two-part journey in creating an animated short film. The Senior Animation Project will focus on pre-production and preparation for short film creation, encompassing visual development, storyboard, animatic, and 3D layout. This comprehensive course will guide students through the essential steps needed to develop a captivating and well-planned animated short film, setting the foundation for the second part of the project in Capstone Animation Project.

• Hours: 84
• Credits: 6
• Pre-Requisites: ARTS72070 AND COOP72300 AND MGMT72300
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course focuses on the techniques and principles of leveraging game engines and AI technology for animation production. They will explore the capabilities of industry-standard game engines along with AI-driven tools to create complex and captivating animation projects. Drawing upon their current knowledge of animation, modelling, rigging, and lighting, students will learn to integrate AI tools within game engines to streamline the animation process, emphasizing the production of animated sequences. This will equip them with the cutting-edge skills necessary to produce high-quality animated content across various platforms, such as games, virtual reality, and interactive experiences, while also familiarizing them with the potential of AI in the future of animation.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: ARTS72070 AND COOP72300 AND MGMT72300
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course explores the complexities of constructing advanced animation character rigs, diving deep into specialized techniques, principles and tools. Students will venture into creating advanced control systems, facial rigging, and quadruped rigging. With a dual focus on functionality and realism, the course aims to arm students with the requisite skills to construct top-tier rigs for complex animation projects.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: DSGN72310
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course will introduce students to concepts relating to creativity and personal entrepreneurial characteristics with knowledge and skills essential for planning and developing a new venture. Entrepreneurial processes involved in transforming ideas into commercial ventures are examined through discussion of readings and case studies.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.