RIGGING & SKINNING
In this level, characters are given a digital skeleton (rig) that allows them to move. Students learn to build "control rigs" for animators, including Inverse Kinematics (IK) for limbs and "blend shapes" for facial expressions. The "skinning" process ensures the character’s mesh moves naturally with the bones, preventing unrealistic stretching or clipping during complex movements.
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Prerequisites
Description
Skeletal Systems: Build hierarchical bone structures that mimic natural biological movement.
Weight Painting: Manually adjust how much each bone influences specific parts of the character’s skin.
Facial Rigging: Create complex facial systems for speech and emotional expression using shape keys.
Course Rules
· Attendance Policy: Participation is mandatory; exceeding a 15% absence rate will result in an automatic failure of the course.
· Grading Criteria: Final grades are calculated based on a combination of consistent attendance, completion of practical assignments, and the quality of the final project.
· Punctuality & Professionalism: Arriving late or leaving early frequently is often penalized as a partial absence. Students are expected to treat the classroom like a professional studio, maintaining high standards of conduct and communication.
· Submission Deadlines: Late submissions for assignments or the final project are generally not accepted or are subject to significant grade deductions unless an official medical excuse is provided.
· Originality & Academic Integrity: All motion assets, animations, and project files must be the student's original work. The unauthorized use of AI-generated assets or "stealing" project templates without significant modification is strictly prohibited and can lead to immediate disqualification.
· Hardware & Software Requirements: Students must ensure their personal workstations meet the 2026 technical specifications for rendering (typically requiring high-end GPUs and 32GB+ RAM) to prevent project delays during the final rendering phase.
· In-Class Engagement: Active participation in peer critique sessions is often a mandatory component of the "Attendance" grade, requiring students to provide constructive feedback on others' work.
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