ECTS - 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design
3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design (SE375) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design | SE375 | Area Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide students with technical background and ability to develop 3D modeling and animations, controlled by peripheral computer devices which will be a base for computer game development. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction to modeling bases, an overview of the design of the model, selection of the appropriate modeling technique; transforming the model into simulation and animation; overview of simulation and physics engine; control of model and animation with peripherals; overview of peripherals; interactive project construction with the selection of appropriate peripherals; 3D modeling for 3D printers; artificial organ design with 3D printers; industrial product design with 3D printers; |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Course introduction, description of course, interface description of 3D program. | Installation of the 3D program and performance settings. |
| 2 | Introduction to polygon modeling, examination of polygon sub-objects and a simple model. | Investigation of expressing physical objects in polygon forms. |
| 3 | The use of a physics engine with a simple polygon model simulation. Physics engine description. | Transformation of 3D models to rigid bodies, investigation of mass and gravitational forces, and investigation of friction and air resistance phenomena. |
| 4 | Simulation is transformed into animation. Expression of basic animation concepts. | Examination of the moment of an event under physics forces, investigation of its virtual animation. |
| 5 | Application of solid model deformation as animation. | Investigating the Morph modify command for rigid body modeling. |
| 6 | 3D character and 3D environment design for computer games. | Investigation of low polygon game object and environmental design applications. |
| 7 | Motion capture for computer games and a simple virtual reality application. | Examination of application areas of motion capture. Investigation of virtual glasses. |
| 8 | (MIDTERM) AN INTERACTIVE ANIMATION DESIGN | |
| 9 | A simple interactive game with sensors and interactive animation application. | Inspection of distance sensors (ultrasound and infrared). Investigation of arduino microcontroller input-output (GPIO) doors. Programming knowledge for microcontroller systems (Processing, C ++, JavaScript etc.) |
| 10 | Introduction of environmental units, introduction of simulation and animations with environmental units. | Search for game controllers, virtual glasses, sensors and microcontrollers (Arduino, PIC Micro, etc.). Programming knowledge for microcontroller systems (Processing, C ++, JavaScript etc.) |
| 11 | Artificial organ modeling animation for 3D printer and creation on 3D printer. | Investigation of mechanical hand and robot arm applications as artificial organ. |
| 12 | Industrial product design for 3D printer, 3D product modeling. | Investigate appropriate industrial products that can be extracted from a 3D printer. |
| 13 | A simple wearable technology application with 3D printer. | Investigation of wearable technologies, determination of sources. Programming knowledge for microcontroller systems (Processing, C ++, JavaScript etc.) |
| 14 | An artistic work with the 3D printer, and it’s Interactive interaction. | Investigation of kinetic sculpture applications. Programming knowledge for microcontroller systems (Processing, C ++, JavaScript etc.) |
| 15 | Beginning the projects with the determination of the project at the end of the term. | To exchange ideas for projects and to determine resources by searching appropriate areas. |
| 16 | (FINAL) - With jury - PROJECT PRESENTATION |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press by Dariush Derakhshani(Author),Randi L. Derakhshani(Author), ISBN : 978-1-119-05976-9, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, 23 Oct 2015 |
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| Other Sources | 2. Getting Started with Arduino (Make: Projects), Massimo Manzi (Co-founder of Arduino), ISBN : 978-0-596-15551-3,O’REILLY,2009 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 25 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computing fields; ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these fields in solving engineering problems related to information systems. | |||||
| 2 | Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in information systems engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | Ability to gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the information systems discipline. | |||||
| 6 | Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | X | ||||
| 7 | a. Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. b. Knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development. | |||||
| 9 | a. Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. b. Knowledge of the standards utilized in information systems engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | a. Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management. b. Awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation. c. Knowledge on sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | a. Knowledge of the effects of information systems engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment, and safety. b. Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 127 | ||