Core Module Information
Module title: 3D Animation

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: IMD09146
Module leader: Iain Donald
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

The module explores developing fundamental animation skills through animation challenges / exercises, used around the world to assist a you in learning more about animation - bringing the illusion of life/movement into a sequence. In the final assessment, you will be given a choice of assessment brief, which focuses animating a scene within a specific industry; games / film. The main themes covered in the modules are: Animation styles, the principles of animation, action in animation, acting in animation and facial animation and lip synching.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate the fundamentals principles of animation and apply them effectively.

LO2: Understand the principles of body mechanisms and use to create believable actions animations.

LO3: Animate characters that can exhibit personality and express emotions.

LO4: Recognise a range of animation styles and produce animations in a prescribed style.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Iain Donald
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 8 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Practical classes and workshops
Independent Learning Guided independent study 136 Guided independent study
Independent Learning Tutorial 32 TUTORIAL
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 20 1~2~3~4 Week 8 HOURS= 30 Project - Practical
Practical Skills Assessment 35 1~2~3~4 Week 6 HOURS= 50 Practical Skills Assessment
Project - Practical 45 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 70 Project - Practical
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
IMD09146 3D Animation