The 3D Animated Body - SOMA2410
Faculty: Faculty of Art & Design
School: School of Art & Design
Course Outline: Downloadcourse outline (PDF format)
Campus: Paddington
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
Available for General Education: Yes (more info)
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Description
Assessment in this course includes research and analysis on how 3D movement is perceived, interpreted and applied to the animated body in order to perform virtual movement that can communicate complex human emotions. You will explore movement in the animated body through evaluation, presentation and exercises using provided character(s) and other prepared objects.
The 3D Animated Body relates to companion courses in the Animation & VFX ‘stream’ within the Bachelor of Media Arts by providing an understanding of animating gesture and agency in 3D space. This course will prepare students to undertake level 3000 courses that require grounding in 3D CGI research and practice in animation.