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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	3D Modelling and Animation
Module Code	CM356
School	School of Communications
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	William Tuke
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

A laboratory based module, the 3D Modelling & Animation course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of producing three dimensional models along with animation techniques for a variety of multimedia formats.

Learning Outcomes

1. Create a 3D object
2. Apply materials and textures to the object.
3. Arrange lighting and shadow for the 3D object and environment.
4. Apply animation techniques to the 3D object.
5. Produce an animated, fully rendered, 3D object, within a 3D environment and export it to a digital video or multimedia format.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	11	Weekly lecture over one semester
Assignment	25	Create a 3D object
Laboratory	11	Weekly lab exercises, introduction to software over one semester
Independent learning	38	Use of course-related material
Assignment	40	Create a 3D object, apply a rendered environment and animate.
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to 3D Modelling and Animation.
Overview of the 3D environment - Cinema 4D: understanding Views; The World grid; X,Y,Z coordinate system; Moving an object; Rotating an object; Selecting and Scaling an object; Tool Manager; Selection modifiers and Structure Tools..

3D Modelling: An overview of modelling types and terms..
Use of Primitives; Splines; Vector Art; Type/Text; Normals; NURBS; Construction Tools..

3D Modelling: Materials and Textures.
Understanding Styles: Cartoon-like photorealism; Materials Channels; Textures; Material projection; Creating and editing textures; Adding imperfection to surfaces; Layering materials..

3D Modelling: Lighting.
Creating depth with light: Key, Fill, Back Lighting; Intensity and Diffusion; Positioning Lights in a scene; Colour and Light; Mixing Colours; Visibility; Shadows; Animating Lights; Gobos..

3D Modelling: Animation.
Visual Composition; Camera Angles; Animation: putting Objects into Motion; Speed; Tracks; Sequences; Keyframes; Animating cameras; Particle systems and Emitters..

3D Modelling: Rendering.
Rendering Modes; Antialiasing; Shadows; Frames, Fields and Frame Rates; File Formats; Alpha Channel; Depth Channels; Depth of Field; Motion Blur and Rendering Tags..

Assessment Type.
Solo and/or team work..

General Note.
As per 'Full-time Workload' description, students will be expected to continue their laboratory work with their own research and self-taught tutorial materials in order to increase their understanding and competencies within the various software and hardware environments..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Digital production	Produce a simple 3D object, with basic textures and minimal lighting.	20%	Week 5
Digital production	Create a complex 3D model, fully lit, textured and rendered, complete with basic animation criteria.	80%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

N/A: 0, Peter Anders (1998) Envisioning Cyberspace: Designing 3D Electronic Screens Mark Giambruno (1997), 3D Graphics and Animation: From Starting Up to Standing Out Isaac Victor Kerlow (1996) The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Imaging G. Maestri (1996) Digita,

Other Resources

717, Website, Maxon.net, 2009, Maxon Support, Germany, Maxon Gmbh., http://www.maxon.net/support.html,

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Programme or List of Programmes

HMSAO

Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

MMA

BSc in Multimedia

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM356

Date of Last Revision

24-JAN-11

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