Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - CMPT 766 G100

Computer Animation and Simulation (3)

Class Number: 6937

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2023
    Thu, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Selected topics in computer animation and simulation, including 3D character animation and control, facial animation, simulation of natural phenomena (i.e. fluids, crowd simulation, and deformation of pliant materials).

COURSE DETAILS:

Topics and techniques in computer animation, including: The history of animation, traditional animation, 3D model representation, mesh processing, kinematic animation, motion capture, particle systems, mass-spring systems, physics-based animation, position-based dynamics, character animation, soft objects and deformation, learning-based animation methods.

Topics

  • history of animation
  • traditional animation
  • 3D model representation
  • mesh processing
  • kinematic animation
  • motion capture
  • particle systems
  • mass-spring systems
  • physics-based animation
  • position-based dynamics
  • character animation
  • soft objects and deformation
  • learning-based animation methods

Grading

NOTES:

To be discussed the first week of classes

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Computer Animation: Algorithms and Techniques, 3rd Edition, Rick Parent, Elsevier Science
ISBN: 9780124158429

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Graduate Studies Notes:

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Registrar Notes:

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