CP2411 - 3D Modelling and Animation

Credit points:	03
Year:	2017
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Business, Law & Governance

Introduced in this subject are the concepts and technologies of computer graphics, computer animation and computer visualisation. Students engage in modelling of 3D objects and deploying avatars in games and simulation. Topics covered include polygon modelling, rigging, animation, lighting, physics and dynamics.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate skills in using modern graphics and animation software tools with emphasis on creating components for game development and simulation;
• apply appropriate rendering and lighting techniques;
• create a fully deployable avatar for games;
• apply physics and dynamics to models within scenes to create an animation production.

Prerequisites:	6 CP OF CP SUBJECTS
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CP2014 CP2420 CP5608

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Coordinator:	Dr Joanne Lee
Contact hours:	0 hours
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); practical assessment items (20%); presentation (10%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 07-Dec-2017
Coordinator:	Dr Joanne Lee
Lecturer:	Assoc. Professor Roberto Dillon.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); practical assessment items (20%); presentation (10%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 06-Apr-2017
Coordinator:	Dr Joanne Lee
Lecturer:	Assoc. Professor Roberto Dillon.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); practical assessment items (20%); presentation (10%).

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