20120827110821lecture01 (1)
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This document provides an introduction and outline for a computer animation course. It introduces the lecturer, Dr. Tan Wee Hoe, and lists his academic and professional background in film and animation. It then outlines the 14-week course structure which includes 5 weeks to learn Adobe Flash, 5 weeks to learn 3ds Max, and a final week for student presentations and exam preparation. The document also lists the expected tasks of two assignments, two tutorial sets, and self-study hours. It concludes by outlining the skills needed to complete the tasks, such as drawing, design, storyboarding, animating, and 3D modeling.
20120827110821lecture01 (1)
- 1. Introduction to Computer Animation MMA 3013 Dr Tan Wee Hoe whtan@fskik.upsi.edu.my 05-4505002 / 012-9542221 Faculty of Art, Computing and Creative Industry, UPSI
- 2. Who am I? Academic background: • BMM (hons) Film & Animation, MMU, M’sia • MMm (e-Learning Tech.), MMU, M’sia • Cert in Philosophical Studies, Univ of Warwick, UK • PhD in Education (GBL), Univ of Warwick, UK Career: • 2003 – 2004: 3D Animator, POV Sdn Bhd • 2004 – 2007: Instructor / Lecturer, UniKL • 2007 – 2011: Tutor, UPSI • 2011 – present: Senior Lecturer, UPSI Portfolio: http://go.warwick.ac.uk/ep-edrhal/cv/projects/animation/
- 3. Lecture Outline • Learning Objectives • Course Structure • List of tasks and expected outputs • List of skills required to complete tasks • Lessons learned & expectation
- 4. Lecture Objectives Upon the completion of this course, you should be able to: • Use animation software which is emphasizing all the concepts and principles to create digital animation. • Create simple character movements in 2D or 3D animation.
- 5. Course structure The 14 weeks of classes: • 1 week add-and-drop & installation of software • 5 weeks to learn and master Adobe Flash • 5 weeks to learn and master 3ds Max • 1 week to present the output + prepare for exam Replacement classes: Week 1
- 6. List of tasks & expected outputs • Two inter-linked assignments • Two sets of tutorials in lab* • Self-study & self-exploration hours Ref: Assignment specs
- 7. List of skills required to complete tasks • Figure / facial expression drawing & colouring • Design • Storyboarding • Animating • 3D modeling, texturing, lighting & rendering