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301716 (v.2) Three-dimensional Animation Project 392


 

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):

    301713 (v.2) Animation Project 391 or any previous version
    OR
    301714 (v.2) Three-dimensional Animation Project 391 or any previous version

Syllabus:

A continuation to the project planned in 3D Animation Project 391. A project based unit and students are expected to spend the majority of their time working independently and largely self-supervised. The workshops 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 a 3D computer animation project. 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 3D computer modelling and animation skill development related to one or more aspects of their project. Demonstrated through the successful completion of an animation project demonstrate competence in managing 3D computer animation production processes.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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 15%. Project presentation final 70%. Project review 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 109900 Other Creative Arts (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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