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This class concentrates on advanced body mechanics and action/reaction performances that are vital to give a player dramatic feedback responsiveness. Students will learn the everyday process of designing a character’s animation system and core gameplay foundations. They will also learn about working within a game development pipeline using the Unreal Engine while exploring new animation states that expand their technical abilities. Students will broaden their player and enemy animations like pushing/pulling, climbing, and additional animation movesets. And when to all but ignore one of the 12 principles of animation.

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Improved ability to work within a game development pipeline

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More confidence to integrate your animations into Unreal Engine

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Deeper understanding of body mechanics in relation to game play

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Improved animation skills to make game play more engaging for user

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Expanded technical know-how to create new animation states

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Improved prioritization of animation principles in relation to game play mechanics

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Level 2: Advanced Body Mechanics and Workflow