Transfers ToCSUDescription(No prerequisite.) The first eight weeks of this course address environment creation for 3D scenes, emphasizing lighting, materials, atmospheres, particles systems and special effects, and how to dress a scene for believability in 3D animation or game play. The second eight weeks introduce the character animation pipeline, including design, modeling, rigging, and animation. A working understanding of artistic principles and 3D and 2D digital graphics is highly recommended. Because this course covers the tools and techniques used to make video game artwork and assets, it compliments and integrates with any of the concurrently offered game design courses (MMST 142, 152, 162 and 172). Students develop skills to create models for animation and games. (CSU)Usually HeldWed 2:10pm–4:30pm 