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STH 262 INTRODUCTION TO MOTION CAPTURE
Prerequisite: Art 209
A lab-based computer class dealing with the principles of Motion Capture Performance and Motion Capture Production for use in Virtual Theatricality, Motion Pictures, Gaming, Television, Web Media and Motion Studies. This course provides an introduction to the motion capture pipeline from setting up the lab and capturing data to applying the data to animated characters in MotionBuilder. This introductory class will be limited to body capture only. First class in HFCC’s Motion Capture Systems Technician Certificate.
STH 263 INTERMEDIATE MOTION CAPTURE
Prerequisite: STH 262
A lab-based computer class dealing with the principles of Motion Capture Performance and Motion Capture Production for use in Virtual Theatricality, Motion Pictures, Gaming, Television, Web Media and Motion Capture Studies. This course provides an intermediate bridge to the final class in the Motion Capture Systems Technician Certificate sequence. This course will focus on cleaning and editing data, hand capture, and facial capture.
STH 264 ADVANCED MOTION CAPTURE APPLICATION
Prerequsite: STH 263
A lab-based computer class dealing with the principles of Motion Capture Performance and Motion Capture Production. for use in Virtual Theatricality, Motion Pictures, Gaming, and Motion Studies. This course is the final sequence in the Henry Ford Community College Motion Capture Course Sequence. Focuses on advanced application of Mo-Cap for voice and body.
STH 265 INTRODUCTION TO MOTION CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION
A lab-based computer class dealing with the principles of Motion Capture Performance and Motion Capture Production for use in Virtual Theatricality, Motion Pictures, Gaming, Television, Web Media and Motion Studies. This course provides an introduction to the motion capture pipeline from setting up the lab and capturing data to applying the data to animated characters in MotionBuilder. This course will consist of two tracks, depending on student interest. The two tracks are Performance (for Actors) and Production (for Artists and Technicians). The fundamental principles of motion capture technology will be learned while working through a structured series of assignments that will culminate in a 20 second animated sequence based around a particular performance, gesture or motion. The exercises will be supplemented with lectures, demonstrations and readings in other texts. Grades will be based upon class participation and successful completion of all the required elements at each point throughout the semester. There is required lab time outside of class and you should expect to spend a minimum of 3 hours per week working through the assignments. Designed for persons who want an introduction to Motion Capture without the full commitment of a certificate program.
The Associate in Arts Degree in Theater with an area of concentration in Digital Theatre is available to those students who wish to specialize in Theatre for academic, professional or vocational purposes. This degree program is designed to provide a sound basis for understanding the theory and practice of the digital theatrical arts and opportunities for experience through a curriculum of pre-professional training in theory, performance, and production. The purpose of the Associate of Arts Degree in Digital Theatre is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in and/or appreciate theatrical productions that reflect a wide diversity of artistic and cultural influences and to pursue professional opportunities in Digital Theater.
Required Courses: Digital Theater Emphasis
Acting I
Directing
Technical Theater
Digital Theater Stagecraft
Introduction to Virtual Theatricality
History of Special Effects In Stage and Film
Green Screen Performance
Stereoscopic Videography
Telematic Video
Intelligent Performance Spaces
Modeling For Motion Capture
Modeling for Digital Scenography
THE FOLLOWING 3 CLASSES:
Introduction to Motion Capture
Intermediate Motion Capture
Advanced Motion Capture Application
OR THE FOLLOWING CLASS:
Motion Capture Performance and Production
Digital Theater Production
Supplemental Courses: In conjunction with their advisor, students will choose THREE of the following courses:
Two-Dimensional Design
Photoshop/ImageReady
Flash
Drawing II
Life Drawing I
Intermediate Perspective
ART 130 History of Graphic Design
Animation Basics
Illustration
Advanced Projects
Digital Video Editing
Lightwave
Maya
Prerequisite: Art 209
A lab-based computer class dealing with the principles of Motion Capture Performance and Motion Capture Production for use in Virtual Theatricality, Motion Pictures, Gaming, Television, Web Media and Motion Studies. This course provides an introduction to the motion capture pipeline from setting up the lab and capturing data to applying the data to animated characters in MotionBuilder. This introductory class will be limited to body capture only. First class in HFCC’s Motion Capture Systems Technician Certificate.
STH 263 INTERMEDIATE MOTION CAPTURE
Prerequisite: STH 262
A lab-based computer class dealing with the principles of Motion Capture Performance and Motion Capture Production for use in Virtual Theatricality, Motion Pictures, Gaming, Television, Web Media and Motion Capture Studies. This course provides an intermediate bridge to the final class in the Motion Capture Systems Technician Certificate sequence. This course will focus on cleaning and editing data, hand capture, and facial capture.
STH 264 ADVANCED MOTION CAPTURE APPLICATION
Prerequsite: STH 263
A lab-based computer class dealing with the principles of Motion Capture Performance and Motion Capture Production. for use in Virtual Theatricality, Motion Pictures, Gaming, and Motion Studies. This course is the final sequence in the Henry Ford Community College Motion Capture Course Sequence. Focuses on advanced application of Mo-Cap for voice and body.
STH 265 INTRODUCTION TO MOTION CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION
A lab-based computer class dealing with the principles of Motion Capture Performance and Motion Capture Production for use in Virtual Theatricality, Motion Pictures, Gaming, Television, Web Media and Motion Studies. This course provides an introduction to the motion capture pipeline from setting up the lab and capturing data to applying the data to animated characters in MotionBuilder. This course will consist of two tracks, depending on student interest. The two tracks are Performance (for Actors) and Production (for Artists and Technicians). The fundamental principles of motion capture technology will be learned while working through a structured series of assignments that will culminate in a 20 second animated sequence based around a particular performance, gesture or motion. The exercises will be supplemented with lectures, demonstrations and readings in other texts. Grades will be based upon class participation and successful completion of all the required elements at each point throughout the semester. There is required lab time outside of class and you should expect to spend a minimum of 3 hours per week working through the assignments. Designed for persons who want an introduction to Motion Capture without the full commitment of a certificate program.
WE ARE CURRENTLY DEVELOPING THE FOLLOWING
DIGITAL THEATER CIRRICULUM. CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR OUR PROGRESS:
DIGITAL THEATER CIRRICULUM. CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR OUR PROGRESS:
The Associate in Arts Degree in Theater with an area of concentration in Digital Theatre is available to those students who wish to specialize in Theatre for academic, professional or vocational purposes. This degree program is designed to provide a sound basis for understanding the theory and practice of the digital theatrical arts and opportunities for experience through a curriculum of pre-professional training in theory, performance, and production. The purpose of the Associate of Arts Degree in Digital Theatre is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in and/or appreciate theatrical productions that reflect a wide diversity of artistic and cultural influences and to pursue professional opportunities in Digital Theater.
Required Courses: Digital Theater Emphasis
Acting I
Directing
Technical Theater
Digital Theater Stagecraft
Introduction to Virtual Theatricality
History of Special Effects In Stage and Film
Green Screen Performance
Stereoscopic Videography
Telematic Video
Intelligent Performance Spaces
Modeling For Motion Capture
Modeling for Digital Scenography
THE FOLLOWING 3 CLASSES:
Introduction to Motion Capture
Intermediate Motion Capture
Advanced Motion Capture Application
OR THE FOLLOWING CLASS:
Motion Capture Performance and Production
Digital Theater Production
Supplemental Courses: In conjunction with their advisor, students will choose THREE of the following courses:
Two-Dimensional Design
Photoshop/ImageReady
Flash
Drawing II
Life Drawing I
Intermediate Perspective
ART 130 History of Graphic Design
Animation Basics
Illustration
Advanced Projects
Digital Video Editing
Lightwave
Maya
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