Advanced 3D Animation continues development of the skills learned in 3D Film Animation. Students refine their animation skills by exploring ways to bring life to their characters. Students learn and put into practice the twelve principles of animation as laid out by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston in The Illusion of Life. Additionally, students learn advanced techniques with particle creation and manipulation, as well as basic MEL scripting. Students work primarily in Maya 2015, but assemble and finish scenes in Adobe After Effects and Premiere.