CPSC 056. Computer Animation

The goal of this course is to give students a foundation for programming animated and interactive graphics. In particular, we will “look under the hood” at the algorithms used by game engines and modeling tools to create authorable, interactive characters and special effects. Labs will give students hands on experience implementing algorithms in C++ as well as opportunities to derive their own unique animations. Topics will include mathematical foundations (coordinate systems, transformations, quaternions), interpolation techniques, keyframing, motion capture and procedural animation, and physically-based systems.
Group 3 course.
Prerequisite: CPSC 031 , CPSC 035 , MATH 015 or have placed into MATH 025.
Lab work required.
1 credit
Spring 2018. Normoyle.
Catalog chapter: Computer Science
Department website: https://www.swarthmore.edu/computer-science

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