Computer Animation

Course title

Computer Animation

Code

F18L3S113

Study programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

8 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Компјутерска графика или Дизајн на интеракцијата човек-компјутер

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Course objectives (competences)

After the completion of the course it is expected for students to be capable of using basic methods for productive creation of computer based animations and working with applications for creating animations. They should be able to model, apply textures, rig, add lights, animate, render and compose digital scenes.

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Course content

Basic principles of 3D space, describing digital scenes, hierarchical organization, polygonal geometry, modeling of digital objects and characters, NURBS modeling, deformation techniques, rigging of objects and characters, principles of animation, animating digital characters, shading and materials, texturing, UV coordinates, lights in digital scenes, cameras, scripting and automation, compositing and post-production.

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Learning methods

Lectures using presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper.

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

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Distribution of the available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

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Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

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Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

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Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

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Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Activities Implemented 15.2

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Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

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Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

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Literature