VTL-262: Introduction to Motion Capture

This course is INACTIVE
Division
Fine and Applied Arts - DNU
Department
Theater
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Virtual Theatrical Laboratory
Course Number
262
Course Title
Introduction to Motion Capture
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
ENG-093 and/or ENG-081 eligible
Catalog Course Description

Presents the principles of motion capture performance and motion capture production for use in virtual theatricality, motion pictures, gaming, television, Web media, and motion studies. In a lab setting, coursework examines the motion capture pipeline from setting up the lab and capturing data to applying the data to animated characters in MotionBuilder. Limited to body capture only.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement

Deactivation

Core Course Topics
  1. Marker Placement.
  2. Camera Calibration.
  3. Range of Motion
  4. Model Markers.
  5. System Set-Up.
  6. Volume Prep.
  7. Blade.
  8. Character Set-Up.
  9. Actor Set-Up.
  10. Data Capture.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  • Evaluate the advantages and limitations associated with the Motion Capture (Mo Cap) process.*
  • Demonstrate correct body marker placement. 
  • Demonstrate Camera Calibration, Set Up, and Focusing.
  • Perform a Range of Motion trial (ROM).
  • Manage a Mo Cap Pipeline.
  • Create Mo Cap Model Marker Sets.
Detailed Learning Objectives (Optional)
  • Set Up the Vicon Mo Cap System.
  • Prepare the Volume.
  • Navigate and Manage Blade 1.5.
  • Set Up Characters.
  • Set Up Actors.
  • Capture a Simple Body Performance of One Character. 

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  • Quizzes
  • Midterm Exam
  • Final Exam
  • A Rendered Mo Cap Final Project     

Outcomes

General Education Categories
  • Humanities and Fine Arts
Institutional Outcomes
  • Humanities
MTA Categories
  • Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Determined by department.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Winter 2020
Deactivation Date
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date