An introduction to animation theory, technique and practice, IAT 241 Animation engagesstudy in the visual art of computer animation in social culture. Critical concepts in storydevelopment, communication arts in 3D visual imagery, linear and interactive media animation, and animated motion aesthetics will be explored. IAT 241 Animation engages discussion and critical thinking reflecting theory and concepts from 2D to 3D animation. Creative concepts and analysis in Animation as media art will be developed through course readings, screenings, discussion and activities. Tutorials and self-directed exploration in Maya computer modeling, rendering and animation takes place in the Studio Labs. Course outcomes include a portfolio of creative project work and a short animation production. Participation is on-going in-class and through computer-mediated conferencing.
Sept.
22, New Links Page up (on the Nav bar to the left):
Sept.
14, New Open Labs! IAT
241 OpenLab
: Tues 02:30 - 03:20 PM : room 655
Aug 26th 05 : Welcome to the site for Iat241 - The whole site has not been updated - so some of the info is from last years class. We will fully update it soon ( new reading for sure). Welcome!! Want to prepare - Look through the Courses Details page, start looking at Alias Maya 3D software - they have a free learner addition you can download for home, or they are on certain SFU Surrey computers or take out a book on it in the library (see more on Maya in Course Details). Also look at 3D animations both productions and art shorts. You will create your own (with a team of 2 to 5 studens) by the end of the course. See a (good) example from last year of all the assignments and the final short here.
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