Module Details

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Title 3D MODELLING AND ANIMATION FOR GAMES
Code SOTA203
Coordinator Mr T Owens
Music
Thomas.Owens@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To develop and refine techniques and methods of 3D asset creation. To gain greater fluency with standard tools used in 3D asset creation, including modeling software and game engines. To learn how to effectively animate figures in order to convey information meaningfully. To generate work for a creative portfolio that may be used in a professional context.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate technical proficiency with 3D modeling software.

(LO2) Implement dynamic objects in a game engine.

(LO3) Properly animate figures in order to suit the goal or context of a game scene or setting.

(LO4) Describe contemporary methods for 3d asset creation and animation.

(S1) IT/technical skills.

(S2) Comprehension.

(S3) Communication (verbal, written, visual/interactive).

(S4) Time and project management; organization skills.

(S5) Critical thinking.

(S6) Writing.

(S7) Creativity and adaptability.


Syllabus

 

Topics covered in this module include: 3D level design in Unity. 3D modeling techniques in Blender. Textures and materials. Character rigging. Scene lighting and camera control. Animation and inverse kinematics.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: Seminars are an interactive space for the presentation of new content as well as practical exercises.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Students will practice using design software via short exercises in the unscheduled directed hours.
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 24

Teaching Method 2 - Workshop
Description: Workshops allow for supervised work time and focused tuition.
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Workshops begin in Week 2.

Teaching Method 3 - Tuition
Description: individual tuition on projects.
Attendance Recorded: No


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   24

      24

1

11

60
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 90
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Students will create an interactive scene with original animated assets. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessm    70       
Students will produce animated 3D models for game-based contexts. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Sch    30       

Recommended Texts

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