On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

1. Analyse real world artefacts, physiology and form, leading to informed design development and realization. MQF1, MQF6 2. Demonstrate prior learning/application of key skills, to include research, analysis, documentation, software and presentation skills. MQF 2, MQF 7. 3. Display project progress, aspirations and attainable deliverables, leading to a comprehensive portfolio of work. MQF 1, MQF 5, MQF 6

MQF Learning Outcome Area MQF1 - Knowledge MQF2 - Practical skills MQF3 - Social skills & responsibilities MQF4 - Ethics, professionalism and humanities MQF5 - Communications, teamwork and leadership skills MQF6 - Scientific method, critical thinking and problem solving skills MQF7 - Lifelong learning and information management skills MQF8 - Entrepreneurial & managerial skills

The module comprises lectures and tutorials and involves a 40% coursework research for reference including 2D digital design from real world reference and development and 60% final output in 3D high quality model in animated output.

Students will be introduced to the core modeling skills for CGI in entertainment, namely the process of studying real world objects and reproducing them in CG to a high degree of accuracy. Involving the use of modeling, lighting and mapping techniques.

A COURSEWORK - ART & DESIGN weighted at 100%. Continuous Assessment 40% (LO1-4): ¿ Research, Idea Development, & Visual Concept in 2D Digital Work Final Assessment 60% (LO1-4): ¿ 3D Model Presented in Rotated Animation Video (50%) ¿ Presentation and PowerPoint Slides (10%)

Demonstration of prior learning and the successful integration of such in the development and fine-tuning of design ideas and final project work. This will include the integration of previously learnt 2D and 3D modelling skills in the development of design ideas and their communication. (LO's 1, 2, 3)

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King, R. (2015) 3D Animation for the Raw Beginner using Maya. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis. ISBN: 9781439852644
Naas, Paul (2014) Autodesk Maya 2014 (electronic resource): Essentials, Indianapolis, Ind : Sybex. Autodesk. E-book ISBN: 9781118744437
dtotal Publishing (2016), Sculpting from the Imagination: ZBrush (Sketching from the Imagination), 3dtotal Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-1909414334