Computer Graphics: Animation and Simulation

This course teaches core mathematics and methods for computer animation, motion simulation, and traditional animation techniques. Physics-based simulation methods for modeling shape and motion: particle systems, constraints, rigid bodies, deformable models, collisions and contact, fluids, and fracture. Animating natural phenomena. Methods for animating virtual characters and crowds. 

Topics Include

• Realism and perception
• Animation systems
• Motion control
• Real-time and interactive methods
• Multi-sensory feedback