NEWM-N 364 Directing Visual Narratives
3 credits
- Prerequisite(s): NEWM-N 261 OR HER-D 101 OR HER-E 101
- Delivery: On-Campus
Description
This course introduces principles of animation, derived from acting techniques, to arouse empathy and appeal for characters. Students experiment with how a character should react to objects, environments, and other characters to convey its thoughts, emotions, personality, and aspirations. Students create expressive poses to visualize an effective performance.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how to create empathy for 2D and 3D character through their performances.
- Design and implement nonverbal and verbal cues within a digital character.
- Integrate believable, appealing, and entertaining animations for use in films, games, and virtual environments.
- Analyze critically acting in film, animations, and peer work.
Technology Learned
- After Effects
- Maya
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