306954 (v.1) Animatronics Design 292

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version

Syllabus:

An introduction to industry level skills and knowledge as they relate to the practice of animatronics design. Tuition is studio orientated using project based design problems. Emphasis is placed on technical skill and use of technology.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An introduction to principles of design of animatronics. An understanding of operational and film considerations when designing animatronics. Demonstrated further product design skills. Demonstrated further appropriate use of technology. Been introduced to the process of project development that is - research, analysis, ideation, design development, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Further understood the aesthetic and technical issues of design. Developed an open-minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. Applied problem-solving skills to design. Had the opportunity to foster independent learning skills. Developed further skills to communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three-dimensional methods.

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:

Henry, P. (1998), The Art of Design (Videorecording). London, Vista Production. Gifford, C. (2000), How to Build a Robot. Oxford, Oxford University Press.

Unit Texts:

Bacon, M. (1997), No Strings Attached: The Inside Story of Jim Henson's Creature Shop. London, Virgin Books.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Puppet design 20%. Clay model 10%. Puppet mechanics 20%. Final puppet finish 20%. Blue screen film 30%. 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