Prescription: AN600 3D Modelling and Animation

Aim of Module	To provide the student with an understanding of the features of 3D Modelling and Animation, including concept design, modelling components and the skills to create a short animated project for use in a variety of media industries.
Credits	7
Student Learning hours	70
Content Revised	New 2004
Prescription Expiry Date	Nov 2007

Level and Assessment Schedule
Topics	Highest Skill Level	Suggested Assessment Percentage
1 3D Principles	C	20
2 Project Design	C	20
3 Project Development	A	60
		100

LEARNING OUTCOMES The Student Will
C	1.	Describe and demonstrate knowledge of a variety of 3D principles and techniques.
C	2.	Design and create concept artwork for a short animated project, including storyboards, turnaround artwork and technical drawings.
A	3.	Create a brief animated project

CONTENT

1	3D Principles

	Demonstrate an understanding of 3D Geometry.
	Identify various textures and materials, and apply them to a scene.
	Discuss the issues of 3D development, identify potential problems, and propose solutions.

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2	Project Design

	Create a variety of concept artwork.
	-Technical Drawings
	-Storyboard llustrations
	-‘Turnaround’ Artwork
	Explain the storyline and events for the project by creating a series of outlines, descriptions and annotated scripts.
	Describe the features of the intended project.

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3	Project Development

	Apply the concept designs and artwork previously developed to create an animated project.
	Demonstrate modelling skills by creating unique objects and manipulating them using various techniques. If possible, utilising several different modelling types.
	Create and apply a variety of textures and materials to 3D geometry.
	Create lighting effects and simulate a variety of conditions.
	Demonstrate a variety of animations through key-framing and other appropriate techniques.
	Create a rendered movie.

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Note
The software packages employed should reflect packages currently used in the industry.