CS 08680 - Computer Animation

Credits: 3

This is a graduate level course in Computer Animation that takes a look at Computer Animation from a programmer’s 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. Students will be required to complete in-depth assignments, read, summarize, and present recent journal papers from the computer animation literature, and prepare term papers with regard to a computer animation research topic. Students will also be required to specify, design, implement, and document a semester-long software project related to computer animation.

Prerequisite Courses: CS 08560 with a minimum grade of D-
Course Attributes: GCAT, GRAD