3D Computer Animation

As a class we will build a facial animation resource site, complete with an application, data, documentation and example content. Each of you, individually or in teams will take on one part of this work by picking one the the listed project assignments or submitting your own, writing a project plan on what it is an how you will execute it and then implementing on that plan.

Learner Workload

Web Presentation	.5 hrs.
Online Conferencing	.5 hrs.
Offline Reading	1 hrs.
Face-to-Face	1.5 hrs.
Assignments & Projects	3.5 hrs.
Total Learner Hours	7 hrs.

Module Abstract

This graduate module introduces 3D animation concepts while immersing the learners in a team based, interdisciplinary animation project. The learners will create and update an in-house standalone animation resource (see movement.stanford.edu/facade) that will be available to the school and future classes.

Course Objectives

Apply project oriented techniques to implement a permanent 3D animation resource (website, documentation, 3D facial system, demonstrations, examples) for SFU and the animation community.
Compare, contrast and critique 3D animation techniques including key
framing, performance based animation, voice analysis and lip sync, and
parametric control that have been implemented in film, games, virtual
worlds, and the web.
Evaluate the contributions of team members in the development project.
Select, research and apply an area of specialization in 3D animation techniques as part of the project planning of the development of the TechBC facial animation resource.

CMS and WebX
We will not be using the CMS for this class, instead we will be using this website. We will be using the web crossing class discussion boards ( called webX). Those borads and discussion will be linked from this site.

General Class Related Questions
Use the general Q&A web board to ask questions general to how the class operates. Other discussion boards have to do with specific course related discussions.