INFT3302

Multimedia and Animation

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Design, Communication and IT

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Multimedia and animation are important parts of the entertainment, design and IT industries. Computer-aided animation, special effects, lighting, spatial relationships and 3D-model construction all fall within the role animation plays in today's multimedia and digital content creation. This course emphasises the design and implementation of 2D and 3D-animation for a wide variety of multimedia products. The outcome of the course is the production and implementation of a variety of animations and models into multimedia and digital content projects.

Objectives

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Design and create animation using computerised animation tools.
2. Design and create 2D and 3D-models.
3. Include animation into digital content and multimedia products.

Content

1. Basic capabilities and limitations of animation tools,
2. Uses of animation in multimedia,
3. Key-frame animation,
4. Design and construction of 3D models,
5. Spline and polygon modeling techniques.
6. Texturing,
7. Lighting,
8. Rendering,
9. Particle systems & dynamics,
10. Compositing,
11. VRML

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

INFT3201 (or equivalent) or DESN1300 and DESN2310. Not to count with DESN2240 or DESN2250.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Integrated Learning
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Computer Lab

Assessment Items

Examination: Formal
Presentations - Group
Projects

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables