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CM50244: Computer animation and games I

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2017/8
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Computer Science
Further information on credits Credits: 6      [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Further information on notional study hours Notional Study Hours: 120
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period:
Semester 1
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • CW1 (CW 50%)
  • CW2 (CW 50%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites: Undergraduate students selecting this unit should note the teaching structure
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
The primary aims are to understand computer methods driving the motion of models, in particular physics based animation and human simulation. In addition the application of character driven motion to computer games. The students will study current modeling and animation research papers.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to:
* Demonstrate a deep understanding of the core principles of computer modelling, animation and games design,
* Develop and implement technological solutions to animation and games problems
* Critically scope and specify the technical requirements for a major project.

Skills:
Relevant skills in programming(TFA), mathematics(TFA) and physics based animation (TFA).

Content:
Review of Graphics pipeline, Modelling including parametric curves and surfaces, subdivision curves and surfaces, implicit modelling. Principles of traditional animation, key framing, parametric animation, free form deformation, inverse kinematics, dynamics, spring mass systems, numerical integration, intro. to Lagrangian dynamics.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

CM50244 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Computer Science

CM50244 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Computer Science
  • USCM-AFM01 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science (Year 4)
  • USCM-AAM02 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science with Study year abroad (Year 5)
  • USCM-AKM02 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science with Year long work placement (Year 5)
  • USCM-AFM14 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics (Year 4)
  • USCM-AAM14 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Study year abroad (Year 5)
  • USCM-AKM14 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Year long work placement (Year 5)

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