CS 08380 - Introduction to Computer Animation

Credits: 3

This is a junior/senior level course that takes a look at Computer Animation from a programmers perspective. It will investigate the theory, algorithms, and techniques for describing and programming motion for virtual 3D worlds. Approaches that will be explored include keyframing systems, kinematics, motion of articulated figures, and procedural and behavioral systems. This course includes the implementation of techniques presented in lecture. Students are encouraged to devise new techniques, implement them, and determine their effectiveness. Students will be required to implement and document a large software project related to computer animation.

Prerequisite Courses: (MATH 01210 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 01236 with a minimum grade of D-) and (PHYS 02200 with a minimum grade of D- or PHYS 00220 with a minimum grade of D-)
Course Attributes: CAT, UGRD