We are joining Purdue on July 1, 2024. To learn more about our programs please contact Dr. Christian Rogers at rogerscb@iu.edu.
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Technical Animation and Spatial Graphics
Learn to animate from professionals who have been there (and still are). Computer Graphics Technology’s Animation and Spatial Graphics plan of study provides a comprehensive, traditional and technical, education that prepares students for a variety of 3D animation careers. Students learn from instructors who have both professional experience working at major studios, and are passionate about teaching and your success. As a Computer Graphics Technology animation student, you will learn both the technical skills and conceptual theory that mirror industry standards.
The Technical Animation and Spatial Graphics plan requires students to successfully complete 120 credit hours. All CGT courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
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The Animation concentration is designed to help you learn both the theory and practice of animating. This includes the principles of animation, (created and refined by the Disney legends such as John Lasseter of Pixar fame), keyframing and timeline workflow, staging, lighting, rendering, and character animation. You will take courses in preproduction to storyboard and plan your animation, production courses learning pose to pose animation, to post production courses where you'll learn to render, composite and process your animation into a finished state. We will give you a complete understanding of the animation workflow taught by faculty who have been there. So what are you waiting for? Join us as you take your skills to new heights."The animation track is perfect for any student interested in motion-based storytelling. Whether you’re pursuing 2D animation or the ever-growing world of 3D rendering, this concentration will provide you with the skills needed to push boundaries in the diverse field of animation."
- Joshua Meister, Student
Our Courses
Core Courses (38 cr.)
| CGT10100 Introduction to Computer Graphics Technology | CGT20400 Intro to Themed Attraction |
| CGT11100 Design for Visualization and Communication | CGT21100 Raster Imaging for Computer Graphics |
| CGT11200 Sketching for Visualization and Communication | CGT25100 Principles of Creative Design |
| CGT11600 Geometric Modeling for Visualization and Communication | CGT40400 Self Promotion for Computer Graphics |
| CGT11700 Illustration for Visualization and Communication | CGT41100 Contemporary Problems and Applications in Computer Graphics |
| TCM2500 Career Planning in Engineering and Technology | CGT41600 Senior Design Project |
| CGT20200 Motion and Video I | CGT49600 Career Enrichment Internship |
Concentration (27 cr.)
| CGT24100 Introduction to Computer Animation | CGT34100 Motion for Computer Animation |
| CGT31300 Digital Painting I for Computer Graphics | CGT44200 Production for Computer Animation |
| CGT31400 Advanced Motion Design | CGT44400 Visual Effects in Film and Animation |
| CGT31800 Animation Preproduction | CGT44600 Digital Post Production |
| CGT34000 Digital Lighting and Rendering for Computer Animation |