3D Character Animation (11686.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
South Bank, QLD |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Design And The Built Environment | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Apply principles of traditional animation to a 3D character animation sequence for a games or screen production;
2. Create and assemble advanced character rigs for use in a 3D animation projects;
3. Compose complete animated sequences that include advanced areas of practice such as motion capture, kinematic movement and facial animation (lip synchronization);
4. Prepare and implement an appropriate production pipeline for a 3D character animation project; and
5. Produce animations that are aesthetically appealing and communicate appropriately with the audience.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
NoneCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
9744 3D Character AnimationAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Mrs Ola Pak |
| 2025 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Mrs Ola Pak |
Required texts
The animator's survival kit Author: Richard Williams
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Participation requirements
Students should endeavour to maintain at least 80% attendance for all lectures and tutorials, whether they are virtual or face-to-face. Attendance below 80% may adversely affect your ability to complete the unit at a satisfactory level.
Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
- Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
- If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
- Practise effective physical distancing;
- Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
- Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to QLD Government guidelines, and
- Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice
Required IT skills
We have not set a pre-requisite for this unit, as we recognise that many students gain basic 3D skills outside of formal classes. However, this unit assumes you will have developed competencies in basic polygonal modelling techniques, and can construct basic 3D models using typical 3D construction techniques (commensurate with having completed the unit 3D animation, for example)
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not Applicable
