Assignment aims
To demonstrate by practical solution the assimilation and synthesis of knowledge and abilities gained through the studying of the module.
Problem statement / brief
Brief:
Develop a 30 - 60 second animation showcasing your ability to ‘Bring to life’ an inanimate object.
You are to model, unwrap, texture, rig, animate light and render an object as if it is alive. See (Pixar’s Luxo Jr or Fantasia as an example)
This includes the environment that the object is situated in.
The overall quality of the animation is crucial. This will include the overall appeal of the design, modelling, texturing, lighting and animation. Use reference as appropriate to develop visual style, this is particularly important when attempting to create a mood using atmospheric lighting and texturing.
This assignment will demonstrate your understanding of the first semester's work in this module.
Requirements / evidence to be submitted
Main Assignment
Fantasia (70%)
70% portfolio
‘Fantasia’ Main Assignment Evidence:
Portfolio
30-60 second animation at a resolution of HDTV (video) 720p (Widescreen) 1280 x 720 @ 24fps with 5 second end credits.
Submission of Video files video files should be named [login to view URL]
(Video files should be located in the root folder of the zip).
*****the video must have been run through the conversion software “Handbrake” before submission to ensure the file can be viewed****
Your 3DS Max files are to be placed into a folder named "3DMODELS". Within this folder should be all of the corresponding models, textures etc that made up you animation.
Submission File Structure
Lastname_Firstname_Fantasia >
[login to view URL]
3DMODELS >
All the files used to create the animation, including the max file and textures .
*****SUBMISSION OF MAIN ASSIGNMENT*****
To be submitted to the ‘UniLearn’ system as a zip/rar file
Running length rules
Animation should have titles no longer than 10 seconds and end credits no longer than 10 seconds, the main body of the film should be between 30 - 60 seconds in length.
Penalties for late submission
Satisfactory work submitted up to one week late will receive a maximum mark of 40%. Work submitted later than this will receive a mark of zero. If you anticipate problems in meeting the submission date then please contact the school. If you consider that extenuating circumstances apply, please see your year tutor or pathway leader as soon as possible for further advice.
Advice on Plagiarism
It is expected that you will consult a range of reference material and it is anticipated that you will discuss your work with other students on your pathway. However you must remember that the work you submit will be your own. If you make use of other peoples work the reference this work in your report. Unacceptable collaboration, collusion and plagiarism will be penalised.
You are permitted to discuss ideas relating to this assignment with your classmates. However, it is not acceptable to plagiarise the work of anyone else and any student found to have been involved in plagiarism would be penalised. The University assessment regulations are very clear that plagiarism is completely unacceptable and should be severely punished.