ANIM 50 - Principles of Animation in Maya

    Recent Professors
    Stephen R. Nelle
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ANIM 50
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling in Maya, how to create and apply realistic textures, lighting principles and techniques, camera types and their appropriate usage, and fundamental keyframing procedures. Other topics to be covered include storyboards, the traditional principles of animation, current industry trends and issues pertaining to rendering output for different mediums (film, video, Internet, etc.) (Formerly MERT 50).
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:00pm–2:10pm, Wed 1:00pm–1:50pm, Mon Wed 2:10pm–3:40pm, Mon 1:00pm–2:05pm