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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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CP2411 - 3D Modelling and Animation

Credit points:03
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:6 CP OF CP SUBJECTS
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS)

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

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
  • 3D Modelling Project - (60%) - Individual

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, 04 Aug 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Jul 2022 to Friday, 14 Oct 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Euijoon Ahn
Lecturer(s):
MR Kenny Yong
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, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Euijoon Ahn
DR Kyungmi Joanne Lee
Lecturer(s):
DR Euijoon Ahn
DR Kyungmi Joanne Lee
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
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU