Module Descriptors
3D COMPUTER ANIMATION
XXET50196
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
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Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
- 3D Studio Max 7
- Photoshop
- Data Projection Resources
Module Learning Strategies
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. (1:40)3
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00079-1 Introduction to 3D Applications or equivalent
Module Texts
3DS Max Fundamentals 7, Ted Boardman, (2005) New Riders, ISBN: 032132183
The Animators Survival Kit, Richard Williams, (2002) Faber & Faber, ISBN: 0571202284

3DS Max on-line Reference and Tutorials
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Coursework
Written assignment, 2000-2500 words (50%) assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2
Practical piece of work (50%) assessing Learning Outcomes 3 and 4
Module Indicative Content
This module is designed to give students a fundamental understanding of the principles and practice of 3D computer animation including:-
- Keyframe animation techniques
- Forward and inverse Kinematics
- Particle Flow special effects
- Considerations and constraints of the destination application
- Texture Animation