ECTS - Computer Aided 3D Animation in Industrial Design

Computer Aided 3D Animation in Industrial Design (GTM047) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Computer Aided 3D Animation in Industrial Design GTM047 Elective Courses 1 2 0 2 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
GTM 046 Computer Aided 3D Visualization in Industrial Design
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Applied Elective Course
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Observation Case Study, Problem Solving, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Tolga Metin
Course Assistants
Course Objectives 3D animation of the designed products
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understands the basic animation knowledge.
  • Understands camera and light.
  • Understands maps and textures.
  • Understands scene.
  • Learns the elements of animation.
  • Edits animation and understands post-production knowledge.
Course Content To provide the basic animation knowledge that will be helpful in product design.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to basic animation techniques Examining the resource documents
2 Introduction to the interface of motion tools of 3ds Max Examining the interface
3 Adjusting the pivot point of an object Examining the movement points of the objects
4 Auto key command, creating key frames in 3ds Max timeline Examining animation with key frames
5 Preparation of animation scene, adjusting the time Examining the basic scene elements
6 Creating materials Research on the use of original and ready made materials available on the internet
7 Camera and light Examining camera, objective, lens, aperture speed.
8 1st mid term A 25 second-animation of a simple 3d object
9 Biped and rigging Examining biped and rigging concepts
10 Character creation - introduction to basic techniques Examining character modelling with polygon modelling technique
11 Biped character walking animation Examining biped character's walking dynamics
12 2nd mid term 25 second- biped animation within a scope of a scenario
13 3ds Max motion capture commands Examining a motion capture animation of a ready made character
14 Full body character crteation; use of bone, skin, envelope Research on adding bones and skin to a full body character
15 Preparation of a full body walking animation Examining full body walking dynamics
16 Final exam 45 second full body animation of a character within the scope of a scenario

Sources

Course Book 1. Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 15 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 18 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the ability to reflect the multidimensional knowledge obtained regarding the field to the academic environment. X
2 Has the knowledge and understanding regarding the necessary intellectual, discursive, scientific, technological, aesthetic, artistic, historical and cultural background for the field. X
3 Has the knowledge and understanding in the economic, environmental, social areas and regarding the sustainability principles and standards in the field of Industrial Design.
4 Has the knowledge of legal framework and standards regarding the field.
5 Has the knowledge and understanding on the corporate and ethical values regarding the field. X
6 Has the ability to develop concepts and reflect the theory to practice, develop alternative design solutions and carry out the project process independently from the conceptual stage to the implemenetation. X
7 Has the ability to identify the necessary research in the field, use the correct research methods and techniques and interpret the results. X
8 Has the ability to use the effective drawing, written and visual presentation techniques and tools in the studies regarding the field. X
9 Has the self-confidence and competence to take individual and collective responsibility in the interdisciplinary studies. X
10 Learns the knowledge and abilities in the field by evaluating them with a critical approach and through generating antithesis and synthesis. X
11 Acts with the awareness of lifelong learning. Has the necessary motivation and learning skills for this. X
12 12 Follows the developments in the field through using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 level and communicates effectively with the colleagues. X
13 Uses the computer software at least at the advanced level of European Computer Driving Licence and uses the information technologies required in the field interactively. X
14 Uses his/her knowledge and skills in a professional manner, in the light of ethical principles, in accordance with the professional rules and standards and legal frameworks and considering their social, environmental and ethical consequences. X
15 With the knowledge of human values, the student is respectful to the human rights and social and cultural rights. Shows the necessary sensitivity for the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage; acts with the awareness of social responsibility and social justice.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 3 3
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 3 3
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 4 4
Total Workload 90