Department of Computer Science & Engineering

 

PERMISSION

To enroll in CSE 458 – Introduction to Computer Animation for

Fall, 2005

 

Computer Animation is an introduction to the artistic and technical principles of computer generated animation.  This course focuses on an overview of the techniques for computer animation using the medium to review the basics of the animation production pipeline.  Students from CSE, Art, Architecture, Music and other related majors, will team up on the projects, which will be built on commercially available modeling and lighting packages.

Note: CSE 458 is the first in a series of three classes in Computer Animation. Students accepted into CSE 458 will need to be sure that they can be available to enroll for CSE 459 in the Winter quarter and CSE 460 Spring quarter. 

PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR IS REQUIRED.

 

Please note that you may be asked to come in for an interview. Decisions will be emailed before fall quarter.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

  1. Complete this form, attach a current copy of your transcript, and submit to     

the receptionist’s office (Atrium main floor) in the Allen CSE building by 5 p.m. on Tuesday May 25th, 2005

 

  1. (optional but recommended) Submit a portfolio, demo reel or any

      pertinent material that would indicate your background or interest in the   

      field of computer animation. Materials will NOT be returned so be sure to

      submit materials that are copies not originals. 

 

  1. On a separate page, write up a paragraph about yourself and your motivation for taking this course.  What background do you have that you feel prepares you for the course?  What interests you most about animation?  What about computer animation?  What do you hope to get out of the experience?  Do you see yourself going into the field of computer animation after graduating?  

 

UW (if possible) Recommending Professor   ________________________________       Phone ___________

Class Standing:     rFr     rSo     rJr     rSr     r5th     rGrad

 

First name:_______________________________________________

Last name:_______________________________________________

Phone number:____________________________________________

Student # ________________________________________________

Email address:____________________________________________

 

 

Please check any of the following classes that you have taken at UW:    

 

r CSE 457                    r Art 380                   r Music 403

 

r Other appropriate class___________________

 

What is your major?

                        r         Art

                                                r         Computer Science/Computer Engineering

r  Music

r  Architecture

r  Other ____________________________

 

Describe any related experience.

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Decision of Course Instructor:

 

APPROVE     r         DENY r

 

INSTRUCTOR’S SIGNATURE  ________________________________     

   Date ___________