Course Details

Course Code: FA8004
Course Title: Character Animation
Short Title: CA
Course Level:: Level 8
Valid From:: 2024/2025 Sem 1
Credits:: 15
Owner: School of Creative Media
Assessment Method: Achievement
Course Aim

To provide students with specialist-level knowledge of the traditional principles of animation and explore specialist-level rigging processes and the performance methodologies used to bring life to 3D characters as applied to video games, cinematics, and performance animation. The course focuses on mastering specialist-level character rigging techniques and animating props, biped and quadruped characters using industry-standard animation tools, techniques and production workflows.
 
CILO
On Completion of this course, the learner will be able to
# Learning Outcome Description
1 Strategize and construct hierarchically structured character rigging setups and control systems consistent with animation production practices..
2 Apply the principles of animation and mechanics of motion, timing, and staging in animating characters to communicate original ideas
3 Critically reflect upon and analyse work on character animation demonstrating appreciation of the art form
Requisites
  • ( Pre Requisite: WM7002 - 3D Modeling & Animation 1 )
 
No Examinations
No Other Controlled Assessments
Uncontrolled Assessments
Assessment Type
Project (Individual)
Assessment Type
Project (Individual)
Assessment Type
Lab Assignment

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Affiliated Entities
Entity Code Entity Title Entity Version Entity Type
BFA8800 Bachelor of Film and Animation 1 Programme
BFA8800 Bachelor of Film and Animation 2 Programme
BFA8801 Bachelor of Filmmaking 1 Programme