Curriculum
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STH 262 INTRODUCTION TO MOTION CAPTURE
Prerequisite: Art 209
Offered on a rotating basis: check schedule for details.
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
Offered on a rotating basis: check schedule for details.
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
Offered on a rotating basis: check schedule for details.
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.
Prerequisite: None
Offered each Winter semester
This course emphasizes films that use VFX techniques as part of their storytelling structure. Designed for the general film student as well as the student who wishes to explore the VTL's advanced VFX classes.
STH 265 INTRODUCTION TO MOTION CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION
Prerequsite: None
Offered each Winter semester.
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 6 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.
STH 266 GREENSCREEN VISUAL EFFECTS FOR STAGE AND SCREEN
Prerequsite: None
Offered each Winter semester.
A lab-based class dealing with the principles of compositing and greenscreen application for use in Virtual Theatricality, Motion Pictures, Gaming, Television, and Web Media.
STH 267 STEREOSCOPIC CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR STAGE AND SCREEN.
Prerequisite: Art 209
Offered on a rotating basis: check schedule for details.
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
Offered on a rotating basis: check schedule for details.
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
Offered on a rotating basis: check schedule for details.
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.
VTL CLASSES IN ADDITION TO THE CERTIFICATE
TCM 235 SCIENCE FICTION AND HORROR FILMSPrerequisite: None
Offered each Winter semester
This course emphasizes films that use VFX techniques as part of their storytelling structure. Designed for the general film student as well as the student who wishes to explore the VTL's advanced VFX classes.
STH 265 INTRODUCTION TO MOTION CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION
Prerequsite: None
Offered each Winter semester.
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 6 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.
STH 266 GREENSCREEN VISUAL EFFECTS FOR STAGE AND SCREEN
Prerequsite: None
Offered each Winter semester.
A lab-based class dealing with the principles of compositing and greenscreen application for use in Virtual Theatricality, Motion Pictures, Gaming, Television, and Web Media.
STH 267 STEREOSCOPIC CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR STAGE AND SCREEN.
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