Digital Sculpting for Facial Animation (INTM-SHU 284)

This course emphasizes on the 3D animation through digital modeling / sculpting techniques, keyframe and blend-shape animation . The course breaks down into 4 stages : 1. basic topology of head model, 2. high-poly sculpting and projection texturing, 3. Keyframe and blend-shapes animation, 4. 3D animation final project. In the final project, students get to choose either lip-sync animation or conceptual piece utilizing the created head models. An overview of digital editing / compositing and sound design will also be introduced to assist with students’ final project at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: None. Fulfillment: IMA/IMB elective.

Interactive Media Arts (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks

Sections (Spring 2023)


INTM-SHU 284-000 (20474)
01/30/2023 – 05/12/2023 Tue,Thu
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)
at Shanghai
Instructed by Chen, Wu Wei