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This advanced course explores Computer Generated Imagery and its integration with footage from other sources such as film or video. Issues in color correction and plate matching are addressed. Camera tracking is accomplished through the use of Maya Live. Integration and syncing with an audio track complete the study. Prerequisite: Digital Compositing and Visual Effects

Students will experience a pre-production course, designed to be used as a foundation to build on for the production of a senior project. Phases include initial story creation, animation script, staging plan, lighting and sound design. The end product of this class will be a presentation of 3D animatic, storyboards, script and all designs. Prerequisite: Senior with CGPA of 2.5 or above in Computer Animation. Advanced Animation and Concept Development (must have at least a 2.0 in course)

This course explores the history of computer art and modern issues in computer art. Topics explored will include the origin of computer art and today's movements in computer generated art.

This course includes the production of a short film through the process of pre-production, soundtrack, compositing, and final cut. Prerequisite: Cinematic Techniques (must have at least a 2.0 in course)

This course emphasizes a basic overview of the causes and processes of human behavior with a focus on individual differences, perception, learning, and personality structure. Students develop a basic knowledge of psychological behavior and terminology.

This course focuses on various religions' traditions and their current meaning compared to their origins. Students gain an understanding of a variety of religious beliefs and how they affect society.

An advanced level course for students with previous experience in intermediate modeling and animation techniques, this course's focus will be on the creation and manipulation of motion capture clips and incorporating the artist's interpretation and application. Prerequisite: Senior with CGPA of 2.5 or above in Computer Animation. Advanced Animation and Concept Development (must have at least a 2.0 in course)

This course cultivates an awareness of narrative storylines through the creation of traditional film script writing. The course provides the foundation for students to build on and knowledge of the practical approaches of script writing. Writing scripts formatted for the animation industry is addressed. Prerequisite: College Writing, Expressive Theatre (must have at least a 2.0 in course)

This course provides further instruction in animation through the use of structured critiques and exploration of advanced animation interfaces in Maya. Prerequisite: Senior with CGPA of 2.5 or above in Computer Animation. Animation Production (must have at least a 2.0 in course)

The fundamental laws and phenomena of procedure, fluids, heat, motion, and sound, stressing a complete understanding of the physical theory are covered in this basic physics course. Prerequisite:
Algebra (must have at least a 2.0 in course)

This course is a practicum in presentation; including finalization of demo reel production and packaging to assist students in documenting and organizing their work for graduate school and/or job placement. This class culminates in the final Portfolio Review. Prerequisite: Senior with CGPA of 2.5 or above in Computer Animation. Computer Animation Thesis (must have at least a 2.0 in course)

This course is designed to prepare seniors as animation professionals. Emphasis is on development and implementation of student's senior demo reel concepts. The course centers on a senior project that results in a rendered animation with sound. Course will center on meeting production deadlines, as well as reviews and critiques of senior works-in-progress. Prerequisite:
Senior with GPA of 2.5 or above in Computer Animation.
Animation Production (must have at least a 2.0 in course)

This course examines how culture influences politics and the society we live in. It provides students with ideas and relationships that exist within a selected culture.