Core Module Information
Module title: 3D Animation

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

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

To study this module you will need to have
studied the first 2 years of the BSc (HONS)
Digital Media and Interaction Design or an
approved HND.

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:

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
2023/4, 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)
Online Guided independent study 136
Online Tutorial 32
Face To Face Lecture 8
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Project - Practical 20 all 8 HOURS= 30.00, WORDS= 0
Practical Skills Assessment 35 all 6 HOURS= 50.00, WORDS= 0
Project - Practical 45 all 14/15 HOURS= 70.00
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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