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ARTV 1302   Introduction to Technical Animation and Rendering (3) New course added November 28, 2005
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Basic terminology and concepts associated with the development of computer modules used in technical computer animation. Includes basic animation principles, model creation, light sources, camera positioning, rendering, importing, and modification of external files. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ARTV 1401   Animation 2-D (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in the use of software to develop storyboards and two-dimensional animation including creating, importing, and sequencing media elements to create multimedia presentation. Emphasis on conceptualization, creativity, and visual aesthetics. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ARTV 2337   Advanced Technical Animation and Rendering (3) New course added November 28, 2005
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Advanced three-dimensional (3-D) modeling and rendering techniques using industry standard software. Includes organic modeling techniques, particle and volumetric effects, and setting up a model with weight maps, hierarchies, and constraints. Emphasizes advanced use of camera settings, lighting, and surface to create detailed environments. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.