ACXT002

This subject introduces students to theories and best practices for 3D CGI animation. It is a skill-based subject, focused on understanding the basic technical fundamentals of animation as expressed through industry-standard software. Students continue to build upon, and develop, the 12 principles of animation and learn the fundamentals of 3D animation using Maya. This subject challenges students to invest nuanced performance in 3D digital animation with the human feel that is crucial to generating empathy and believability.

This subject also introduces methodologies for an effective production workflow with an emphasis on using multiple software platforms for digital animation production, focusing upon the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Toon Boon Harmony, Autodesk Maya, Shotgun and Pixar Renderman. Students engage with class exercises and assets, demonstrating how each of these software production tools can broaden the student's fundamental skillset and knowledge of professional practices.