CSE459: Pre-Production for Collaborative Animation

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Pre-production of collaboratively designed animated shorts. In-depth analysis of classical and computer generated works. Character design and pre-planning, model sheets, character rigging, storyreel and animatics, character motion, design for multiple characters, and principles of animation as applied to character motion and effects.

CSE 458.

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To be able to design and produce all of the materials needed for the pre-prodction of an animated short film. To be able to reate concept art, reference material, animatics and signature shots that properly support a story. To work on a production team. To meet production deadlines and to troubleshoot technical and aesthetic problems.

Story development for animated shorts. Small team production with an emphasis on the technical and aesthetic pipeline. New tools for character modeling and setup, storyboard and layout, compositing for short films, performance and animation, animation planning, character rigging and character animation exercises. Signature shots and signature shot prodction.

Production teamwork and hands on projects. Four individual production projects and two team based productions will be completed by the students in this class. Students will be expected to present their production work to the rest of the class a minimum of three times during the quarter. This class includes weekly lectures, weekly lab sessions, and written reviews.

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