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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| 3D Character Animation | |||
| Reference | CM3129 | Version | 3 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | May 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the fundamental principles of animation and to develop and implement these principles into 3D character animation. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate research and visual development skills in the context of an animation concept. |
| 2 | Select and implement a range of key 3D modelling techniques that can be used for character modelling. |
| 3 | Demonstrate a range of fundamental 3D animation techniques. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate and report on the development of an animated concept, showcasing a professional approach to organisation. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Preparation: Pre-production, concept development, scriptwriting, storyboarding & general workflow. 3D Modelling: Topology for animation, organic modelling, edge loops & geometry flow, poly counts, low poly vs. high poly, UV unwrap & texturing. Animation techniques: Rigging systems, skinning, key-frame, pose to pose, inverse kinematics, forward kinematics, motion capture. 3D modelling & animation tools: Use of 3D modelling software & motion capture suite, post-production export & rendering. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures and directed reading. In the laboratories the students will progress through a sequence of exercises to develop sufficient knowledge of 3D animation & animation techniques to enable them to complete the practical design & implementation. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | This coursework involves the design, development and implementation of a 3D animation concept. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighing of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | WILLIAMS, R., 2009. The Animator's Survival Kit. Expanded Edition. |
| 2 | Villar, O., 2017. Learning Blender. 2nd ed. Addison-Wesley; 2nd edition (12 April 2017). |
| 3 | Blain, J., 2019. The Complete Guide To Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling & Animation, Fifth Edition. 5th ed. A K Peters/CRC Press; 5th edition (11 April 2019). |
| 4 | Baechler, O. and Greer, X., 2020. Blender 3D By Example - Second Edition. 2nd ed. [S.l.]: Packt Publishing. |