JCU Logo

James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

For subject information from 2025 and onwards, please visit the new JCU Course and Subject Handbook website.

CP2411 - 3D Modelling and Animation

Credit points:03
Year:2020
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:6 CP OF CP SUBJECTS
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Subject Description

    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

Subject Assessment

  • Invigilated > End of semester exam - (40%)
  • Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (30%)
  • Practical assessment items - (20%)
  • Presentation - (10%)

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CP2014 CP2420 CP5608

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 06 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Roberto Dillon
DR Kyungmi Joanne Lee
Lecturer(s):
MS Yeli Feng
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 38 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities

Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Kyungmi Joanne Lee
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 0 Hours - Other
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU