ART 174 3D Animation

This course is an introduction to 3D computer animation using Blender - professional free, open-source software. The skills for rendering characters and environments that are covered in this course are the backbone for 3D computer graphics, a rapidly growing field used in film/video, medical research, architectural rendering, video games, cell phones and the world wide web. At the end of the semester, students will complete a short animated movie. No previous art experience is necessary.