Information Package

GRA234

ANIMATION

Course Code
GRA234
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Two and three dimensional thinking
  2. Expressing thoughts with two dimensional
  3. Developing and monitoring the changing technology and choosing the appropriate self
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionWith this course,the animation techniques and opportunities will be introduced to students; and to gain experience by making applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Autodesk Maya software interface and introducing menus
2nd Week Introduction to Nurbs (Non-Uniform Rational Basis Spline) modelling
3rd Week Nurbs modelling applications
4th Week Material and surface information, application
5th Week Essential 3D Animation information and animation editor
6th Week Camera and lighting setup. (Layout)
7th Week Intermediate exam (Over nurbs modeling)
8th Week Introduction to polygonal modelling
9th Week Polygonal modeling applications
10th Week UV editor and UV mapping
11th Week UV applications over polygonal models - Render Editor
12th Week Introduction to organic modeling
13th Week Organic modeling applications and polygon topology.
14th Week 3D character design.
Recommended or Required ReadingPersonal video tutorials and documents.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 30
Project 1 50
Attendance 1 10
Other 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 6 6 36
Preparation for Final exam 1 2 2
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 6 5 30
Performance Practice 6 5 30
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
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K8 X X
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K14 X
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