301714 (v.2) Three-dimensional Animation Project 391

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	1.5
Individual Study:	1 x 5 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	2 x 1 Hours Monthly
Seminar:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	301582 (v.2) Three-dimensional Computer Animation Introduction 292 or any previous version
Syllabus:	A continuation to the skills and knowledge acquired in Animation and Motion Graphics Introduction 292. A project based unit and students are expected to spend the majority of their time working independently and largely self-supervised. The tutorials, tutor and lecturer are available to help guide in the problem solving process but should not be relied upon to directly fix or solve problems.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Completed an animation project or undertaken substantial development of a project to be completed during a further one semester of study. Demonstrated an understanding of the dynamic relationship between time, image, sequence and sound in achieving a communication goal. Demonstrated the effective application of media project management principles. Shown a significant level of media skill development related to one or more aspects of their project. Demonstrated competence in managing digital and related media production processes.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Bell, J. A. (1999), 3D Studio Max R3 f/x & Design. Coriolis. Laybourne K. (1988) The Animation Book, Three Rivers Porter, M Stephen. Computer Graphics. Pennwell Publishing Company, www.cgw.com Street, R. (1995), Animation Design, Rockport Publishers. Lambie-Nairn, M. (1997), Brand Identity for Television, Phaidon. Cotton, B. and Oliver, R. (1997), Understanding Hypermedia 2000, Phaidon. White, T. (1988), The Animators Workbook. Guptill. Brown, Chen, Miller, Van Eyk, Weinman, (1996), Designing Web Animation. New Riders. Kelly, D. (1998), Character Animation In Depth. Coriolis. England, E. and Finney, A. (1996), Managing Multimedia. Addison Wesley . Matossian M (1999), 3D Studio Max 3. Peachpit Press. Kelly Dove, (ed) 3D Design, Miller Freeman Publication, www.3d-design.com Digital Video, M Dominic Milano, Miller Freeman Publication, www.dv.com.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Project presentation initial 10%. Project presentation final 60%. Project review 10%. Written project proposal 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y