Long Title:3D Graphics and Animation
Language of Instruction:English
Module Code:H6GAA
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:LEVEL 6
Field of Study: Computer use
Module Delivered in 1 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: Lisa Murphy
Module editor: Lisa Murphy
Teaching and Learning Strategy: The teaching strategy involves the use of lectures, tutorials, independent learning, class discussions and formative assessment as appropriate. Additionally, learners will also have access to web based support.
Learning Environment: Learning will take place in a classroom/lab environment with access IT resources. Learners will have access to library resources, both physical and electronic and to faculty outside of the classroom where required. Module materials will be placed on Moodle, the College’s virtual learning environment.
Module Description: The aim of the module is to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of animation, how an animation is created from start to finish and to identify good practice in existing animation works. It develops the student’s conceptual and technical skills in animation and enables them to master virtual image processing using the latest technologies and tools.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Understand the basic principles of animation and recognise the different methodologies, platforms and design issues in animation
LO2 Create a storyboard and task list for animation
LO3 Develop and design a 3D animation using a range of techniques
LO4 Identify good practice in existing animation works such as characters, narrative structure and visual language
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Theory of Animation (50%)
• Principles and history of Animation in digital and virtual media • Characteristics of animation – concept-making, visual language and production techniques • Development of an animation from concept to completion • Storyboarding • Creating a character, visual effects • Animation and sound • Computer generated animations
3D Graphics and Animation (50%)
• Overview of 2D/3D animations • Short 2D animations o Styles o Narratives o Texture and mapping o Storyboarding techniques o Key framing o Onion Skinning and Tweening o Application used: Blender, Fireworks and Flash • Rendering animations • Basics of character animation i.e. blend
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical n/a 1,2,3,4 100.00 n/a
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial No Description 12 Every Week 12.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 89 Every Week 89.00
Total Hours 125.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 125.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 36.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Steven J. Gortler 2012, Foundations of 3D Computer Graphics, The MIT Press [ISBN: 9780262017350]
  • Kouichi Matsuda, Rodger Lea 2013, WebGL programming guide, Addison-Wesley Boston [ISBN: 9780321902924]
  • Ben Shneiderman & Catherine Plaisant 2010, Designing the user interface, Addison-Wesley Boston [ISBN: 9780321537355]
  • Dan Saffer 2009, Designing for Interaction: Creating Innovative Applications and Devices, New Riders Press [ISBN: 9780321643391]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CDMMA Certificate in Digital Multimedia 2 Core Subject