29/07/04 To allow students changing from the Bachelor of Multimedia degree to the new Bachelor of Multimedia Systems to undertake this unit as an elective while maintaining course progression.

1. have knowledge of organic character animation techniques
2. have knowledge of the techniques applied to facial animation
3. have knowledge of compositing 3D special effects for video and television
4. understanding of 3D surfaces, mapping, texturing and lighting theory suitable for 3D characters and scenes
5. extended understanding of the 3D spatial environment and taxonomy of 3D

6. appreciation of physiology in the use of organic animation systems
7. appreciation of the different animation systems for the creation of organic motion
8. appreciate adopted theories and practices for complex 3D modeling and animation techniques including production pipelines
9. identify characteristics of the native scripting language which supports animation techniques in the 3D environment

10. replicate the movement of organic structures in electronic 3D form
11. reproduce physical materials for photo realistic modeling
12. imitate real world animation in the virtual 3D world

Students will gain planning, texturing, rigging, lighting and animation skills in order to undertake advanced 3D animation projects. This unit is designed to complement the skills developed in MMS2405 Foundations of 3D relating to 3D design, modeling and theory. Students will be introduced to the concept of a production pipelining and pre-visualisation techniques designed to streamline the animation process. The unit will focus on advanced theories and techniques of animating characters using 3D software packages and integrating the resulting output using other Digital Media software.

• Assessment 1 Planning for Animation 30%
• Assessment 2 Preparing Organic Models for Animation 30%
• Assessment 3 Animation Project 40%

Assessment 1? Planning for Animation will test unit objectives (C 1; A1, 3; and S1-3). Assessment 2 ? Preparing Organic Models for Animation 30% will be designed to test unit objectives (C1, 3, 4; and A 1-3; P1-3; and S1-3). The Assessment 3 - Animation Project 40% will test all objectives (C1-5; A1-4; P1-3; and S 1-3).

• Software Title:
• Vendor:
• Version:
• OS: MS Windows XP ( ) and/or LINUX ( )
• License Details: (A valid software license certificate/s or Vendor permission must be available upon request if the software is to be installed for teaching)
• Are we currently licensed: Yes ( ) or No ( ) (If unsure, please check with your local IT support )
• If (Yes), who is the contact person for this software?:
• If (No), will the software license be arranged by: Staff member requesting the software ( ) or Technical Services* ( ) ? *If the latter is selected, please discuss your requirement/s with myself ASAP, prior to finalising your request, as there could be financial or resourcing implications.
• Is the software to be installed and accessed from a: Client/Workstation ( ), or Server ( ) ?
• Type of license: Site License ( ), Freeware ( ), FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) ( ), Shareware ( ), Lab based ( ) # of Licenses needed ____
• In what week will you commence using the software in class? Semester 1 (Week ___ ) and/or Semester 2 (Week ___ ):
• Nominated Staff For Acceptance Testing Software: (Name) (Phone) (Email)
• Additional Information: Special Requirements, Software Configuration/Installation Requirements, etc:

Software Required:

1. Alias Maya 6.0.1 (Windows)
2. Adobe Photoshop 7.0 (Windows)
3. Adobe After Effects 5.5 (Windows)

• Software is required one week before teaching semester begins
• Tester for software: Brad Floyd x47131, brad.floyd@infotech.monash.edu.au
• Further special requirements: Nil