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CSCI157 HM - Computer Animation

Credit(s): 3

Instructor(s): Sweedyk

Offered: Spring, alternate years

Description: This course introduces students to the theory and practice of computer animation. The course covers the algorithms and data structures for building and animating articulated figures and particle systems including interpolation techniques, deformations, forward and inverse kinematics, rigid body dynamics, and physically based modeling. In addition, the course surveys the art, history, and production of animation.

Prerequisite(s): CSCI155 HM