John C. Hench Animation & Digital Arts
cinema.usc.edu/animationdsigismondi@cinema.usc.edu
213.740.3986
Marcia Lucas Post-Production Building (LPB) 202a
3-D Animation and Character Design
The study of computer animation including storyboarding,
geometric modeling, choreography, lighting, texture mapping,
background creation and rendering. Lecture and laboratory.
CTAN 443 / 2 units / Scott Easley / 17863D / 7-10:00 pm / M and 4-6:50 pm / M
CTAN 443 / 2 units / Maks Naporowski / 17864D / 7-10:00 pm / Th and 9-11:50 am / F
Introduction to Film Graphics-Animation
(CTAN)*
Practical course in concepts, media and techniques related
to the graphic film: symbology, composition, kinestasis,
animation, typography, color and materials. Survey; lecture;
production. Non-majors admitted on a space-available basis.
CTAN 448 / 4 units / Shelley Wattenbarger / 17868D / 1-3:50 pm / F
Animation Theory and Techniques
(CTAN)*
Direct application of animation theory and techniques to
drawing skills, story and continuity: design staging, timing,
camera potential and action analysis. Lecture and laboratory.
CTAN 450A / 2 units / Shelley Wattenbarger / 17874D / 3-4:50 pm / W
History of Animation
(CTAN, CTHP)*
In-depth survey of historical developments, styles, techniques,
theory and criticism of animation as an art form.
CTAN 451 / 2 units / Christine Panushka / 17888R / 9:30am-12:20 pm / F
Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation
(CTAN)*
Exploring computer animation, including geometric modeling,
motion specification, lighting, rendering, texture mapping,
compositing, production techniques and systems for
computer synthesized animation. Lecture and laboratory.
CTAN 452 / 2 units / Thomas Kang / 17894D / 7-10:00 pm / M and 4-6:50 pm / M
CTAN 452 / 2 units / Daryoush Derakhshani / 17892D / 7-10:00 pm / T and 1-3:50 pm / F
Visual Effects
Survey of contemporary concepts and approaches to
production in the current state of film and video effects
work. Digital and traditional methodologies will be covered,
with a concentration on digital exercises illustrating
modern techniques. Lecture and laboratory.
CTAN 462 / 2 units / Eric Hanson / 17898D / 1-3:50 pm / M,F
Creative Workflow in Visual Effects
Catalyst and resource for animation students to further
explore a visual effects project.
CTAN 463L / 2 units / Eric Hanson / 17904D / 1-3:50 pm / T
Prerequisite: CTAN 462
Experiments in Stereoscopic Imaging
An in-depth exploration of aesthetics and techniques
involved in the conceptualization, design and production of
immersive virtual environments and stereoscopic
animation.
CTAN 502a / 2 units / Perry Hoberman / 17916D / 3-5:50 pm / Th
Storyboarding for Animation
This course focuses on film grammar, perspective and
layout, staging and acting as it relates to storyboarding
for animation.
CTAN 503 / 2 units / Paul Demeyer / 17920D / 9:30 am-12:20 pm / F
Motion Capture Fundamentals
Fundamentals of motion capture technology for
numerous applications including animated virtual
performance, gaming, dynamic experimentation and
immersive worlds.
CTAN 564L / 2 units / Eric Furie / 17997D / 1-3:50 pm / F and 4-6:50 pm / F
Prerequisite: CTAN 452
Additional division info: anim.usc.edu
