Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the course module will obtain the following qualifications:

• Understanding the fundamentals of camera usage and how it correlates with virtual cameras in 3D modelling software
• Understanding the fundamental principles of lighting a scene, both actual and in a virtual 3D environment
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of 3D modelling and compositing
• Knowledge about basic 2D and 3D animation principles, history, theories and techniques
• Understanding the concept and practice of key framing and in-betweens in animation
• Knowledge of how to combine virtual and physical objects in an animated sequence
• Understanding A/V and film techniques, such as editing, framing, image composition, types of shots, camera movement, focus, etc.
• Knowledge of basic sound-recording and –production, including knowledge about microphone types
• Knowledge of fundamental storytelling and storyboarding techniques in animation and A/V-productions
• Knowledge of the production pipeline in animation and A/V productions
• Understanding of sketching of objects, characters and storyboards and modelling of physical objects
• Knowledge of physical prototyping, including knowledge of preparing 3D models for 3D printing

Skills

Students who complete the course module will obtain the following qualifications:

• Apply knowledge of sketching of objects, characters and storyboards and physical modelling for prototypes, animatics and pre-visualizations
• Apply the fundamentals of key framing to create traditional animation
• Apply knowledge about 3D design, modelling, animation, and lighting to render a computer animated 3D scene
• Apply knowledge about principles and theories of traditional and 3D animation techniques, A/V-production theories and compositing to produce a short A/V production

Competences

Students who complete the course module will obtain the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of fundamentals of software applications within 3D modelling, animation and A/V-production
• Apply camera and storytelling techniques in a production
• Analyse and apply basic lighting set-ups and compositing techniques, e.g., green screen
• Evaluate the use of techniques and principles in A/V productions

Type of instruction

Refer to the overview of instruction types listed in the start of chapter 3. The types of instruction for this course are decided in accordance with the current Framework Provisions and directions are decided and given by the Study Board for Media Technology.

Exam

Exams