AA336

This upper division studio course is for animators and designers interested in understanding concepts and applications of 2D/3D software in a creative environment. Students will explore the relationships between 2D and 3D toolsets. Beginning with the 2 D aspects of After Effects we will move into concepts of 3D software including MoGraph, a toolset in Cinema 4D. Then we will roundtrip our work back into After Effects to learn some advanced compositing techniques and polish up our images. With the potential of utilizing hand drawings, photos, collages, and even video, this course helps you find a unique voice in computer graphics. Hands-on instruction in Photoshop, After Effects and Cinema 4D will bring students to an intermediate level in the software. A series of short assignments coupled with screenings of a range of animated work, pertinent analysis of work and on-going critique support both exploration and problem solving. This course is a 300 level elective for Graphic Design and Animated Arts.