CP2014 - Animation and Simulation

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Business

This subject is an introduction to the concepts and technologies of computer graphics, computer animation and computer visualisation. It explores aspects of computer games and computer simulations. Topics covered include interactive 2D/3D graphics, animation, modelling, visualisation, and geometric transformations.

Learning Outcomes

• practical experience and skills using various modern graphics and animation software tools with emphasis on games software development and simulation software development;
• an appreciation of the technology behind computer graphics software and hardware;
• a practical understanding of various computer graphics libraries in programming;
• an understanding of the rendering and viewing techniques for 2D and 3D models.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies.

Prerequisites:	CP1300
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CP2420

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coordinator:	Mr Lars Kalland
Lecturer:	Mr Peter Phillips.
Contact hours:	65 hours workshops/Seminars - One five-hour workshop each week.
Assessment:	(50%); assignments (50%).

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.