GAME230
RIGGING FOR ANIMATION
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
- Department
- Game-Interactive Media
- Terms offered
- 5
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
This course covers the techniques involved in preparing 3D models for the animation process. Students will design efficient and intuitive rig systems using popular industry tools such as bones, joints, control objects, and constraints. Furthermore, the process of skinning and application interoperability will be explored.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2023–2026
2023 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 54% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count rising about 11% per year. | 2030 Spring: 27% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 58% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count rising about 10% per year. | 2029 Spring: 28% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 61% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count rising about 10% per year. | 2028 Spring: 29% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 65% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count rising about 10% per year. | 2027 Spring: 30% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM MACD204 202620252024
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Mengliu Lu | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 6 enrolled | 23067 |
| Fall 2025 | Mengliu Lu | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 6 enrolled | 23067 |
| Fall 2024 | Mengliu Lu | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 6 enrolled | 23067 |
| Spring 2024 | Michael A. Swartz | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 11 enrolled | 32347 |
| Spring 2023 | Michael A. Swartz | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 18 enrolled | 32347 |