ECTS - Computer-Aided 3D Animation in Industrial Design

Computer-Aided 3D Animation in Industrial Design (EUT461) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Computer-Aided 3D Animation in Industrial Design EUT461 Area Elective 1 2 0 2 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Area 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 Selim Gençoğlu
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To provide the basic animation knowledge that will be helpful in product design.
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 Gaining knowledge about how to move, rotate and animate 3D objects in 3D environment; presentation of animated product design according to user scenario.

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 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

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

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To be able to define a creative problem in the focus of design, to develop ideas for solution, to think critically and to synthesize the acquired knowledge to create design solutions X
2 To have the competence to present the comprehensive and in-depth knowledge gained in the design discipline effectively and confidently in academic platforms X
3 To have the ability to manage design projects effectively from the initial idea stage to the implementation
4 To identify the required research in the field of design, to use the appropriate research methods and techniques, and to interpret and incorporate research results into the design process.
5 To have the ability to put theoretical design knowledge into practice and to produce innovative solutions X
6 To be able to communicate verbally and in writing in international environments and to follow the design-oriented agenda X
7 To be able to take an active role in both individual and team-based projects and to be able to lead and manage these projects X
8 To be aware of the socio-cultural, socio-economic and environmental contexts and differences, and to consider the interests of people, society and the environment X
9 To have knowledge and understanding of sustainability principles and standards in the field of design X
10 To evaluate the knowledge and skills in the field of design with an approach that can produce critical, counter thesis and synthesis X
11 To have knowledge and understanding of the necessary intellectual, discursive, scientific, technological, technological, aesthetic, artistic, historical and cultural infrastructure for the field X
12 To be aware of the changing contexts and requirements in the field of design and to have the motivation and competence for lifelong learning X
13 To have knowledge and understanding of the legal framework and standards, corporate and ethical values related to the field X
14 To have the ability to express design ideas in two and three dimensions using written and visual presentation techniques and tools including information technologies and artificial intelligence applications X
15 To learn the materials, production technologies and software within the scope of Industrial Design and to use them in the design process

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 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 4 4
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 3 3
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 4 4
Total Workload 75