GA2210 - Animation

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject serves as an introduction to the fast moving world of three dimensional design and animation. It will provide design students with an understanding of fundamental concepts and planning strategies, along with technical skills required to complete basic three dimensional designs. A range of functional, technical and aesthetic viewpoints which must be considered when working within three dimensional environments will be discussed. Specifically students will examine spatial concepts relevant to completion of work in a 3D environment, and form generation using primitives, splines and NURBS. The application of materials and textures to surfaces, and the use of different types of lights to create varied effects. The use of virtual cameras to aid in the modelling of objects, timelines to create animations, and the rendering and saving of files for different aplications.

Learning Outcomes

• understand the animation requirements for different modes of delivery;
• use available computer software and information resources at an advanced level for creative, research and technical purposes;
• learn to plan and storyboard an animated sequence;
• use drawing, photographic and 3D modelling as a resource for animation;
• apply appropriate and creative design solutions to given problems and follow these solutions through several production phases in a manner suited to the selected production process.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

GA2120

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	arjvw.
Contact hours:	13 hours 13 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(20%); (10%); (30%); (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.