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CM50244: Computer animation and games I

Academic Year: 2018/9
Owning Department/School: Department of Computer Science
Credits: 6      [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • CW1 (CW 50%)
  • CW2 (CW 50%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Undergraduate students selecting this unit should note the teaching structure
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.
Programme 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)

Notes:

  • This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2018/19.
  • Programmes and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Undergraduates: .
  • Postgraduates: .