Module Descriptors
MULTIMEDIA ANIMATION
COWB50144
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Russell Campion
Email: R.J.Campion@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module addresses:
Cartooning using Flash
Animations in 3D Studio Max
Design Techniques
Further 2D and 3D Graphics
2D and 3D Animation
Conversion of animations to different formats / Compression
Bringing animations into a multimedia development environment (such as Flash, Director or Windows Presentation Foundation)
Control of multimedia Animation in multimedia development environments (Director / Flash)
Cartooning using Flash
Animations in 3D Studio Max
Design Techniques
Further 2D and 3D Graphics
2D and 3D Animation
Conversion of animations to different formats / Compression
Bringing animations into a multimedia development environment (such as Flash, Director or Windows Presentation Foundation)
Control of multimedia Animation in multimedia development environments (Director / Flash)
Module Learning Strategies
The three lab sessions will deliver the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module, and will be facilitated with booklets, course texts, and the internet. Group discussions will also take place in these sessions. (1:20)3
Module Resources
3D Studio Max
Adobe Flash
Adobe Flash
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Background reading
Flash Cartoon Animation: Learn from the Pros, by Kirkpatrick, G et al. (2004), friends of ED, ISBN-10: 1590592077
Foundation Flash Cartoon Animation by T et al Jones Publisher: FRIENDS OF ED (2007) ISBN-10: 1590599128
3ds Max 2009 Bible by Kelly L. Murdock Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; (2008) ISBN-10: 0470381302
Flash Cartoon Animation: Learn from the Pros, by Kirkpatrick, G et al. (2004), friends of ED, ISBN-10: 1590592077
Foundation Flash Cartoon Animation by T et al Jones Publisher: FRIENDS OF ED (2007) ISBN-10: 1590599128
3ds Max 2009 Bible by Kelly L. Murdock Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; (2008) ISBN-10: 0470381302
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Assignment assessing Learning Outcomes 1-3
The assignment will consist of a 2D and a 3D animation artefact, and the showcase of an animation in a multimedia application. The report will cover an investigation in to the current and future use of animation in multimedia.
The assignment will consist of a 2D and a 3D animation artefact, and the showcase of an animation in a multimedia application. The report will cover an investigation in to the current and future use of animation in multimedia.