Modulbeschreibung

Module:	3D Animation Technologies
Module number:	81.2002
Language:	english
Study programme:	Bachelor KMI 2014 - Katalog M: Interaktive Medienprodukte
Type of course:	V+Ü = Lecture+Exercise
Weekly hours:	2+1
Credit Points:	5
Exam:	home work
Registering for exam	implicitly by booking
Frequency of offering:	(not yet offered)
Learning objectives:	On successful completion of these modules students shall be able to: Describe the visual design process with regard to technical aspects as reasonable anatomy Explain the structure of a polygonal mesh Analyze and construct polygonal models in respect of flawless animatability identify, debug possible errors in polygonal mesh-construction describe a node-based software structure explain basic transformation geometry principles used in 3D software packages list and describe basic 3D mechanics principles construct 3D mechanics for organic and mechanic models and simulations work and communicate with artists for whom they have to construct 3D tools and mechanics understand basic design principles Understand and describe the basic tools of cinematography analyzing and describing existing 3D rigging-approaches describe the pipeline of a 3D animation production understand scripting-methods for extending existing software tools
Content:	The possible thematic spectrum of these courses is: Designing Characters in respect of feasibility in 3D graphics by using 2D graphic methods Designing Characters in respect of feasibility in 3D graphics by sculpting (maquettes) Designing Characters in respect of feasibility in 3D graphics by digital sculpting Constructing 3D Models in respect of deformability Implementing mechanics to make digital models animatable (rigging) Scripting for 3D programs Basic design principles Foundations of cinematogrphy
Lecture style / Teaching aids:	PC with 3D software intalled (software will be announced at beginning of class)
Responsibility:	Prof. Carla Heinzel
Released:	WS 2016/2017

Hochschule Darmstadt - Fb Informatik