FIRST TRIMESTER
CANIM1 (3
unit lecture and computer laboratory course)
Motion Graphics, Architectural and Mechanical Visualization using Maya
Canim1 is a course on Visualization for Broadcast and General Media purposes. The first in a series of three courses, Canim1 simulates a production environment given real-world situations for animators. Students will experience the rigors of production work. Lectures will provide the basic concepts of working with Production Pipelines, general theories and principles of animation as well as the use of Maya in production. Exercises will include generation of ideas on paper and the translation of these ideas into 3D imagery. A term project will be given as a main goal of the course.
3D-PREP (3
unit lecture and computer laboratory course)
Creative Visualization using Maya
3D-Prep is a course on creative visualization in preparation for producing independent creative content. The first in a series of three courses, 3D-Prep focuses on developing creativity, efficiency and flexibility as an animator and an independent producer. Lectures will provide in-depth techniques in animation and pre-production practices. Exercises will include concept generation for characters and environments as well as pre-visualization animatics and render studies using Maya. A compilation of pre-production material and documentation will be given as the main goal of the course.
ILLUSTRA (3
unit lecture and freehand drawing course)
Freehand Illustration
Illustra is an art foundation course that is critical on visualization of ideas through freehand drawing. Fleshing out detailed concepts as well as quick sketches and storyboards are fundamental in this course. Lectures will provide techniques in handling traditional media. Exercises will consist of making plates, which will be issued with flexibility for exploration.
SCRPWRT (3
unit lecture course)
Scriptwriting for Animation
This course will teach students the techniques in writing creatively for animation. Writing styles seen in multimedia productions will be reviewed and evaluated to see emerging styles in the new media. Students will use these writing styles in various animation projects.
SECOND TRIMESTER
CANIM2 (3
unit lecture and computer laboratory course)
Organic Character Modeling, Setup and Animation, and Effects Generation
Canim2 is a course on modeling, setting up and animating bipedal and multi-limbed characters using Maya. The second in a series of three courses, Canim2 again simulates a production environment given real-world requirements and goals for animators and content creators. Students will create characters from scratch, starting with pencil sketches then translating those ideas into 3D models. Lectures will provide procedures and techniques in modeling characters for general and specific content. Exercises will include efficient modeling techniques, proper skeleton setups and character skinning. The main goal of the course is to generate a library of characters, textures and motion.
3D-PROD (3
unit lecture and computer laboratory course)
Creative Character Expressions and Animation Using Maya
3D-Prod is a course on creative animation in preparation for producing independent creative content. The second in a series of three courses, 3D-Prod focuses on the creation of reusable character models as well as specific character expression sequences that can be compiled as a 3D resource library. Lectures and exercises will provide in-depth studies for character expressions.
DIGILUS (3
unit lecture and computer laboratory course)
Digital Illustration & Image Manipulation
Digilus provides students with a course in making 2D compositions for animation purposes. This includes the generation of texture maps and backgrounds by painting on a virtual canvas or by image manipulation. Laboratory work will include the use of computers to create logos, typography, layout, corporate identity and posters.
DIGIVID (3
unit lecture and computer laboratory course)
Digital Audio-Video Post-Production Editing
Digivid is designed to introduce the student to video production based on the capabilities of computer-based applications. Primarily a class in desktop video post-production, the course content will be covered within the trimester through a series of lectures, workshops, readings, demonstrations and projects. Through this course a student will be equipped and trained to effectively harness the power of modern computing to create both traditional and experimental works. At the end of the course, the student should be able to be familiar with the various interfaces associated with desktop video/ digital video production, confidently navigate through an editing system, incorporate computer graphics with video, create basic graphic and animated elements on a desktop system, and complete a video project using a variety of digitally generated elements on a digital desktop system.
THIRD TRIMESTER
CANIM3 (3
unit lecture and computer laboratory course)
Advanced Character Modeling and Animation, Crowd Generation and Control
Canim3 is a lecture and computer laboratory course on basic 3D animation. This will serve as the last in a series of three visualization courses that will train students to create 3D content for broadcast and general media purposes. Canim3 focuses on Organic Character Modeling and Animation, Crowd Generation and Control.
3D-POST (3
unit lecture and computer laboratory course)
Creative Rendering and Compositing Techniques Using Maya
3D-Post is a course in creative rendering and compositing techniques for producing independent content. The last in a series of three courses, 3D-Prod focuses of developing rendering and compositing techniques to provide professional quality output. Lectures will provide in-depth techniques in rendering and adding special effects for general media purposes. Exercises will include making rendering studies of previous animation work. The main goal of the course is to provide the student signature rendering methods and techniques.
INSTRUCT (3
unit lecture and computer laboratory course)
Interactive Instructional Multimedia Design
Instruct provides the student with the skills to produce computer-aided instruction modules, including screen designs, navigation cues, icons, and web-ready interfaces.
3DSEMI (3
unit lecture course)
Seminar Forum on 3D Animation
This course focuses on current trends in the 3DAnimation Industry. With the collaboration of industry professionals and partners, the graduating student is updated on the general direction of the industry; the emerging opportunities, as well as the new tools, equipment and techniques that could further strengthen their professional qualifications.
SUMMER SEMESTER
EXHIBIT (3
Unit Lecture Course)
Exhibition Planning and Management
Focus is on the graduating class portfolio exhibition; students will organize their publicity campaign and solicit sponsors.
PORTFOLIO
Portfolio Production
Portfolio production focuses on the development of a comprehensive portfolio and resume on CD-ROM and a compilation of concepts and printed projects. This prepares a student in presenting to prospective employers and clients.
3D-OJT (3
units)
Practicum for 3D Animation
A part-time practicum internship related to 3D Animation production work. OJT requirement: 240 hours.
Summary Fee
1st Term 29,800.00
2nd Term 33,300.00
3rd Term 33,600.00
Summer 18,900.00
Total 115,600.00