MM-300 3D Modelling and Animation
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Jostein Nordengen
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian and English. Lectures are in Norwegian. Textbooks are in English, and international students are offered special tuition in English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Multimedia Technology and Design
Teaching language
Norwegian and English. Lectures are in Norwegian. Textbooks are in English, and international students are offered special tuition in English.Recommended prerequisites
DAT200-G Computer Graphics or the equivalent
Course contents
Visual expressions. Modelling principles and techniques. Lighting and texturing. Camera theory. Animation and animation principles. Compositing. The last half of the semester consists of project work based on the first part of the course.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the students should:
- master 3D modelling and modelling principles in an acknowledged 3D graphics application.
- master lighting and texturing of 3D models.
- master camera and animation techniques necessary to make visualization of 3D models.
Teaching methods
Lectures and laboratory teaching/exercises first part of the semester. Last part of the semester there will be project work in groups with supervision and laboratory supervision. The project work consists of modelling, animation, written report and presentation.
Estimated workload is approximately 405 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Assessment methods and criteria
Project work done individually or in groups counts 70 % of the final grade. The oral presentation counts 30 % of the final grade. Graded assessment. Information about the requirements of the project report will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester. It is not allowed to deliver improved versions of the project in connection with new or postponed examinations.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
---|---|
DAT216 – 3D Modelling and Animation | 10 |
MM-405 – 3D Modelling and animation | 7.5 |