FIT2087 3D character animation
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2087 3D character animation is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs FIT1033 or DIS1911.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT2087
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT2087
No unit lists FIT2087 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: FIT3001
Overview
This unit builds upon the skills, techniques and theory introduced in FIT1033 Foundations of 3D and extends their research and skills in 3D character design and motion capture technologies for games and 3D animation. Students will be introduced to advanced techniques for character detailing (modelling and texturing) character animation (motion capture systems) and 3D environmental design. The theoretical and practical considerations contributing to the conceptualisation and preparation of 3D characters for animation sequences will constitute a key focus of this unit.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1: Character Modelling and SculptingAssignment20%
- Assignment 2: Character Texturing and RenderingAssignment20%
- Assignment 3: Character Rigging and AnimationAssignment30%
- Test 1: RetopologyIn class test10%
- Test 2: UV Mapping and TexturingIn class test10%
- Test 3: Rigging and AnimationIn class test10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Research, evaluate and implement complex 3D geometry, 3D texturing and 3D animation techniques;
- 2
Design and modify 3D characters for motion capture;
- 3
Formulate and enact 3D motion capture sequences;
- 4
Devise and create 3D animated sequences featuring 3D characters and environments.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories36 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
FIT2087 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Thomas Chandler
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2087?
You need FIT1033 or DIS1911 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is FIT2087 offered?
In 2021, FIT2087 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT2087?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT2087 have an exam?
No. FIT2087 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT2087?
FIT2087 is part of Interactive media.