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CSC-10026 - Module Specification
School of Computing and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2021/22 Last Updated: 16 February 2022

CSC-10026 - Computer Animation and Multimedia
Coordinator: Sandra I Woolley Tel: +44 1782 7 33259
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2021/22

This module provides students with an introduction to computer graphics, animation and multimedia; and with appropriate programming and media development skills to design and develop animated multimedia. These topics are investigated through lectures, practicals and independent study.
The module provides skills relevant to digital media, animation design, 2D and 3D computer graphics, multimedia composition and visual effects that have relevance to careers in media design, digital animation, and games and multimedia development.

Aims
This module provides students with an introduction to computer graphics, animation and multimedia; and with appropriate programming and media development skills to design and develop animated multimedia.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamentals of computer graphics, animation and multimedia: 1
Apply appropriate applications and resources to design and create digital media: 1
Create computer graphics and animations: 1

Study hours

15 hours Lectures
15 hours Practicals
10 hours Tutorials/ Drop-in clinics
40 hours Coursework preparation, documentation and demonstration
70 hours Private study including recommended tasks and practical preparation

School Rules

CSC-10024 Programming I - Programming Fundamentals. Students who have not taken the CSC-10024 module that provides an introduction to Java programming may take this module as an elective module provided they have i) some prior programming experience or ii) prepare in advance of the module by studying the recommended text: 'Getting Started with Processing' which is available in the library and as an e-book in the module reading list.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 100%
Animation and Multimedia Portfolio
The coursework will assess the design and development of multimedia animations to specified briefs. The assessment will incorporate a component that demonstrates understanding of fundamentals computer graphics, animation and multimedia. (40 hours coursework preparation, documentation and demonstration)

Please note that for the 2021/22 Academic Year all programmes will be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there will be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 16 February 2022