CSANM 258
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Scripting for Animation
Computer Science
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Developing basic scripting skills to procedurally build intricate systems of models, rigs, and animation. Students learn how to reduce manual hours and efficiently create simple to complex effects.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Note
Course changed to CSAnm 258 beginning Fall 2014.
Title
Scripting Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to code in animation environments, using both Python and Houdini, build procedural environments and animate parameters using scripting expressions, and procedurally build intricate systems of models, rigs, and animation through basic coding and node-based scripting skills.
Title
Increased Efficiency in Animation
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to efficiently create both simple and complex effects with less effort as well as automate modeling, rigging, and animation processes so that intricate animation systems can be completed in a practical, timely manner.
