UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

DIS5201 3D animation

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

DIS5201 3D animation is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs DIS4201.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

The 2027 handbook has no page for DIS5201. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before DIS5201

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After DIS5201

No unit lists DIS5201 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite, or approval from Course Coordinator

Overview

Introduces the methods and processes involved in creating 3D animation. The key areas of 3D animation will be examined, and various modes of output demonstrated. Different applications of CGI (computer generated imagery), such as motion graphics, character animation and virtual environments are discussed. 3D models will be used to generate movement which involves understanding key sequences, framing and inbetweening.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project 1
    30%
  • Project 2
    30%
  • Project 3
    40%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Use 3D imaging software to create 3D animations;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of designing for animation in three dimensions;

  3. 3

    Apply surface qualities, lighting, textures, and imported graphic files to elements in a three dimensional animation;

  4. 4

    Understand and manipulate camera properties and viewer perspectives;

  5. 5

    Prepare animation sequences for inclusion in multimedia presentations;

  6. 6

    Understand the various applications of 3D animation and virtual space in multimedia;

  7. 7

    Demonstrate knowledge of the various tools and techniques used for realtime 3D computer graphic applications;

  8. 8

    Analyse the effective use of 3D animation in multimedia;

  9. 9

    Demonstrate an individual understanding of an aspect of a specific application of 3D animation and virtual space in multimedia.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachActive learning

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Learning resources

Technology resources

external hard disk or a memory stick

Autodesk offers a free 36-month license of Maya for University students. Please visit the following website for more information: http://www.autodesk.com/education/student-software
Make sure that you select Maya 2018, which is the 3D program we use in this semester.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Jeffrey Janet
Unit Coordinators
Mr Nao Hayakawa

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for DIS5201?

You need DIS4201 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is DIS5201 offered?

In 2022, DIS5201 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does DIS5201 have an exam?

No. DIS5201 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
202020212022