Course overview
To familiarise students with the terms, concepts, techniques, processes, skills, technologies, and theoretical underpinning of 3D CGI for film, animation, and visual effects production. The course introduces students to the foundational theory and techniques required to create short 3D animated productions; from idea generation, visual communication, and character design, through to the technical processes of animating, lighting, setting up cameras and rendering in Maya and Unreal Engine. During the course students develop skills and ideas through structured exercises, projects and studio work.
- Building
- Producing
- Compositing
Course learning outcomes
- Identify the terms, concepts, techniques, processes, skills and technologies for creating 3D animated productions
- Apply key tools and techniques to create 3D models
- Apply key tools and techniques to create 3D environments
- Apply key tools and techniques to create 3D animated productions
- Communicate ideas both visually and textually for film, animation and VFX productions
- Work independently and collaboratively to ideate design concepts
Availability
Class details
Magill
Group 1
Class number 30707
Section TU02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 30708
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 20
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 30709
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 30710
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 30711
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
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