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Computer Animation
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to 3d computer animation. Throughout the semester you will be working with graphics industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop and Newtek’s Lightwave. Computer Animation 1 will focus on primarily modeling and texturing 3d objects. You will also learn file management and how to work as an animation team to create more detailed projects. This course will give you a strong foundation for further progress in Animation 2, Essex Tech or as an independent study animation student.
Computer Animation Units
- Textures with Photoshop
- Can Label Design
- Creating a Table (Intro to Lightwave polygonal modeling)
- Organic Modeling and Lighting (Shoe Project)
- The Room Unit
Examples of Student 3d work
More examples of student work can be found in our photo gallery