Students will study and utilize advanced design, modeling and animation techniques as they design, texture, rig and animate their own characters. Modeling and animating for games will also be covered, as well as particle animation and compositing in 3-D applications. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Students will also study existing works of animation that illustrate the principles being taught in class. Prerequisite: NM 310. Spring.