Course Title: Produce a digital animation sequence
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: COSC6176C
Course Title: Produce a digital animation sequence
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Arthur Michalopoulos
arthur.michalopoulos@rmit.edu.au
9925 4111
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
N/A
Course Description
This unit of competency is delivered in the local class 3D 2. This course describes the skills and knowledge to generate specific 3D Models and 2D designs for use in composited 3D and 2D animation projects
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAGAM517A Produce a digital animation sequence |
Element: |
1. Develop or source story or concept |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research ideas for animation sequence |
Element: |
2. Develop plan and determine components required for animation sequence |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Produce and work according to production plan |
Element: |
3. Produce animation sequence using 3-D software |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use the production plan to create animation |
Element: |
4. Render and finalise 3-D animation sequence |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select appropriate resolution and aspect ratio |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit you will be able to effectively combine together elements of 2D and 3D aniamtion into a seamless, meaningful whole.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of
•lectures
•workshops
•practical exercises
•discussions
•screenings
•independent research
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Assessment tasks |
| Week 1 | Introduction to course with associated questions and discussion revolving primarily around the concept and other appropriate resources & references Faithfully re-creating sequences & details from film- utilizing 3D and other related art creation and compositing software Assessment task 1 Design proposal brief for Citizen Kane Sequence |
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| Week 2 | Researching and referencing for the concept Developing concept drawings and storyboards |
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| Week 3 | Production Schedule ‘workshop’ | |
| Week 4 | Utilizing NURBS modelling techniques in character model development and production | |
| Week 5 | Developing and building the models towards completion in consideration with proposed materials, textures and lighting of interior
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| Week 6 | Developing and building the models towards completion in consideration with proposed materials, textures and lighting of exterior | Assessment task 1 Design proposal for Citizen Kane Sequence (Graded) |
| Week 7 | Developing and building the models towards completion in consideration with materials, textures and lighting. | |
| Week 8 | Class review and discussion of production
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| Week 9 | Animating relevant model components | |
| Week 10 | Discussion on approaches for preparation in Maya to compositing | |
| Week 11 | Discussion on approaches to compositing using After Effects | |
| Week 12 | Animating relevant model components and preparation for render and output. Utilizing compositing software to complete production and approaches to compositing using After Effects
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| Week 13 | Class review and discussion of production | |
| Week 14 | Preparation for renders and output. Utilizing compositing software to complete production Final tweaking |
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| Week 15 | Class review and discussion of production | Assessment task 2 Final Build for Citizen Kane Sequence |
| Week 16 | A year in review: Class Review/discussion on completed projects |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Extensive use of web for research as required
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing throughout the semester and will involve group and individual projects.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory industry standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment.
This unit of competency is delivered in the local class 3D 2. This course describes the skills and knowledge to generate specific 3D Models that will be produced for a sequence that will include live action footage
Semester project: Citizen Kane Sequence
Building and animating of a 3D ‘environment’ that faithfully recreates a sequence from the Orson Welles film ‘Citizen Kane’. The environment will then be incorporated with live footage for the overall realisation (NB A joint project with Motion Design 2 - Develop and Extend Design Skills (BSBDES403A VART 5936C)
Assessment task 1 Design proposal for Citizen Kane Sequence Due: Week 6
(Graded assessment - Refer to assignment brief for details)
Assessment task 2 Final Build for Citizen Kane Sequence Due: Week 15
(Graded assessment - Refer to assignment brief for details)
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: www.rmit.edu.au/students
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Assessment and Feedback (web link)
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress (web link)
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for Late Submission (web link)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you will need to apply for special consideration.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity.
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