Advanced 3D Animation

Course aim

To introduce students to the complex concepts of ‘Dynamic’ animation techniques, processes, skills, and technologies and to further develop their theoretical understanding of 3D animation.

Course content

The ‘dynamic’ animation cycle: ideas, ‘dynamic’ actions and component creation and development; the art of 3D ‘dynamics: timing ‘dynamic’ effects, hard / soft body interactions, particle motion effects, key framed and ‘MEL’ scripted ‘dynamic’ effects, dynamic expression controllers, camera effects; advanced modelling techniques: advanced polygons and advanced N.U.R.B.S. techniques, developing virtual props, stages and environments, sub-division surfaces, patches; texturing techniques: texture editor UV application, advanced hypershader nodes ; lighting types and techniques: volumetric and environmental lighting effects, particles in lighting, animating lights; production of effects and dynamics-enriched multimedia 3D computer animation pieces, character animation, lip synchronisation and expressive motion.

Textbook(s)

Palamar, Todd 2011, Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012, Faber and Faber, USA

Williams, R 2010, The Animator's Survival Kit , 2nd edition, Faber and Faber, London

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFT 2059	Intermediate 3D Computer Animation
INFT 3011	3D Computer Animation

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Presentation, Project design, Project implementation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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