Prior study of Web Concepts CESCOM10098-4 or equivalent

Assignment weighted at 100%

Assignment 1 (60%) Learning Outcomes 1, and 2
Creation of media elements- 3D and video - a portfolio of various 3D models and a video with special effects. This will be accompanied with a design report (750 words).

Assignment 2 (40%) Learning Outcomes 3, 4 and 5
A web site to show how video, audio and 3D can be represented on the web. This will be accompanied with a design and testing report (1000 words). Final

3D Graphics
- Analysis of 3D objects and their breakdown into individual sub components
- Main 3D principles of object modelling, including shape creation and adaptation
- Familiarity with working in a 3D space (x, y, z manipulation)
- Application and manipulation of objects through functions such as extrudes, insets, and Boolean functions
- Development and application of materials and textures
- Basics of biped and character modelling
- Creation of 3D architecture and Virtual Environments using AEC templates
- Usage of cameras in created scenes
- Creating and applying lighting Sources to scenes and objects
- Texture work using an image editing software
- Basic Animation techniques for 3D
Video and Audio
- Video Effects
- TV, Film and Game Effects, including 2D and 3D graphics effects (using software such as After Effects)
- Introduction To Green Screen Effects
- Colour components for effects (RGB and YUV colour)
- Introduction to Puppet Effects
- Morphing
- Compositing
- Fog effects
Video, Audio and 3D On The Web
- Use of 3D on the web
- Basic introduction to WebGL
- Video and audio tags
- Streaming / Live Broadcast
- Media Servers / Storing Your Content - Getting Content from other sources - use of content servers versus your own
- Multi-bandwidth audio and video
- Adaptive streaming for mobile devices
- Full-screen media
- Personalisation of media content ¿ Video and Audio Controls
- Interactive Video
- Subtitles
- Media Accessibility / Browser Capability
- 3D Video on the web

3D Studio Max
Adobe Master Collection
Streaming servers
Web Servers
Various Devices - desktop, tablet and smart phone

Adobe After Effects CS5 Classroom in a Book, Adobe Creative Team (2010), Adobe, ISBN-10:0321704495
3DS Max 2011 Bible, Murdock, K. (2010), Wiley, ISBN-13: 978-0470617779
HTML5 Media, Powers, S. (2011), O'Reilly Media Publishers, ISBN-13: 978-1449304454

The module is taught with 26 hours of lectures and 52 hours of practical sessions which will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module. Students will be encouraged to gain further knowledge in design principles to back-up the module content.