Dec 15, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

ART 4461 - Character Animation


In this course students will learn how to animate and output the 3D assets that were created and rigged in ART 3463 and ART 3453. The focus of this course will be the realistic movement of 3D characters. Students will learn how to use their characters to create realistic animal reactions and movement combined with readable emotional content. Once the movement is created, students will learn how to output their animations as scripts or rendered channels. When complete, students should have a firm grasp on the technical approach and the aesthetic considerations necessary to create convincing movement from 3D Assets and how to output for any application.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 3453 and ART 3463 with grades of C or higher, or permission of Department Head of Visual Arts

Hours:
3