VFX220 Interactive Animation (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Design and Visual Production (DSVIS)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject extends students' knowledge of quality animation through theory, research, performance, practice and production. The subject draws upon the principles of traditional animation, acting and experimentation and applies this understanding to modern digital techniques across a diverse range of media. Students can then apply this knowledge through informed critical analysis and gain experience in creating their own production.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VFX220
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Upon enrolling in this subject it is expected that the student has completed VFX205 Digital Compositing and VFX206 Special Effects and demonstrated their artistic merit with technical proficiency in producing collaborative works of broadcast quality.
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have already completed MPI205 or VFX201 .
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- - be able to demonstrate the history, theory and practice of interactive animation
- - be able to demonstrate skills and production sense to create their own real-time animation.
- - be able to demonstrate proficient knowledge of the software and hardware employed in the animation industry
- - be able to demonstrate creative and innovative individual approaches and aesthetics towards their works
- - be able to demonstrate a critical awareness and appreciation of the creative potential of animation in internet, television, movies, graphic design and interactive media.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- - Interactive animation principles
- - Acting, performance and references
- - Movement studies and visual language
- - Theory and practice of digital techniques
- - 3D animation
- - Production management
- - Crew roles and production process
- - Audio in animation
- - Post production and publishing
- - Contemporary technologies
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.