Appropriate software within the Faculty Laboratories

3 Hours per week interactive lecture/laboratory (1:20) 3

Complex rigid body simulations that require scripting for specific functions.
Controlling particle effects to simulate natural phenomena such as smoke.
Studying some of the techniques required when shooting on location for later integration of computer generated effects.
Using motion tracking software to take motion data from a real camera and apply it to a camera in the 3D CG environment.
Developing complex MEL scripts for controlling effects and looking at the Maya Application Program Interface (API) and discussing the benefits of using both.

100% Portfolio comprised of
40% Logbook with four progress review points during the semester, equivalent to 4000 words assessing Learning Outcome 3
60% Practical - Corresponding to the four review points; involving the creation of a composite video showing moving video with composited 3D imagery
assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.

CE00078-2 3D Graphics Technology for Film or equivalent.

Complete Maya Programming: An Extensive Guide to MEL and C++ API , Morgan Kaufmann (2002) ISBN: 1558608354
MEL Scripting for Maya Animators Morgan Kaufmann, (2003) ISBN: 1558608419
Special Effects: The History and Techniques, Watson-Guptill Publications, (2001) ISBN: 0823077330