Intermediate Rigging

CGA2013

Take your rigging to the next level with this in-depth course, exploring the different techniques and workflows within a production pipeline.

This course will investigate the different strategies towards creating 3D animation rigs for different applications. When creating a rig for animation, it is important to know how the object or system will be animated and through which platform or pipeline. Students will develop an understanding of the different opportunities and constraints when working within different platforms and pipelines and learn how to manage assets in a way that maintains compatibility and usability. The possibilities of scripting and tool development to expand, streamline and automate workflow will be also explored.

CGA1005 Rigging Fundamentals

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Knowledge

Demonstrate a knowledge of data flow to add functionality to a rig
Use applied maths to add deformation support to a rig
Demonstrate a knowledge of game engine compatibility through rig export tools

Skills

Create rig controls that offer choice to animators
Create a rig for export to a game engine
Set up automation within a rig
Write tools that allow for script-assisted rig creation
Create secondary deformation support within a rig
Set up dynamic components within a rig

General Competence

Make practical use of a scripting language within a computer graphics application
Use applied maths to manipulate scene elements within a computer graphics application

None

Elective

Practical demonstrations, guided practical exercises and independent study.

Course evaluation survey completed at the end of the course.

Individual portfolio (MA/L)

Graded: A-F