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3D Architectural Animation
Course: DFT262

First Term: 2001 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   6 Period(s)   5.1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Creation of 3D architectural animations. Includes sketches, storyboards, animation techniques, and portfolio development



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the design considerations of a computer animation. (I)
2. Use terminology related to computer animation. (I)
3. Explain the components and use of a storyboard. (II)
4. Plan, sketch, and evaluate a storyboard. (II)
5. Design a 3D architectural animation. (III)
6. Import drawing file formats. (III)
7. Create production quality output to screen, paper, and illumination. (III)
8. Evaluate content and quality of animation. (IV)
9. Edit and modify animation as needed. (IV)
10. Develop a portfolio. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to 3D Architectural Animation
   A. Types of animation
   B. Design considerations
   C. Terminology
II. Creating Animation Storyboard
   A. Definition
      1. Components
      2. Use
   B. Plan
   C. Sketch
   D. Evaluate
III. Creation of 3D Architectural Animations
   A. 3D animation design
   B. Importation of drawing file formats.
   C. Production quality output
      1. Screen monitor
      2. Paper presentation
      3. Illumination
IV. Evaluation
   A. Content
   B. Quality
      1. Smoothness
      2. Speed
   C. Edits
   D. Modifications
V. Portfolio Development
   A. Story boards
   B. Hard copy
      1. Creation
      2. Presentation board
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/22/2001

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