The module will be delivered using a combination of lectures, demonstrations and supervised tutorials in 3 hour periods. The majority of the work will be of a practical nature and students are expected to use their independent study time to consolidate this work.

1x 3 Hour laboratory
(1:30)3

* Directed reading and learning.
* Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles,).
* Problem analysis and solution (analytical, experimental.)
* Use of software packages
* Report writing.
* Preparation of oral presentation.
* Presentation and critical work analysis at tutorials.
* Attendance at lectures and tutorials

An individual logbook of 1500 words, weighted at 40% assessing learning outcomes 2 and 4.

A practical weighted at 50% assessing learning outcomes 1 and 3 and a presentation weighted at 10% assessing learning outcome 3.

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the application of animation principles integrated into a 3D environment combining simulation and effects. Students will expand and develop core animation skills in combination with the following processes:

- Simple acting with 3D models
- Exploring the link between emotion and physical movement
- Inverse kinematics
- Simulation, for example, particle systems, structures, cloth and caustics
- Blend shapes
- Observation development
- Pipeline development

Contstraints: Students will be encouraged to explore the animation philosophy and learn how to apply their outcomes through problem solving iniatives.

Lectures, library, computing facilities and Internet.

Students must have studied CE01145-4 Digital Animation for Film 1 or equivalent.

Alias WaveFront, (2009) Autodesk Maya 2010: The Modelling and Animation Handbook, John Wiley & Sons
ISBN-13: 978-1897177532

Hooks (2003), Acting for Animators: A Complete Guide to Performance Animation, 2nd Edition, Greenwood Press
ISBN-13: 978-0325005805

Sito (2009), Timing For Animation, 2nd Edition, Focal Press. ISBN-13: 978-0240521602