1. Introduction to 3D Animation
Course description
1st edition
Lecturer: Mir Tohid Razavi – Mir Omid Razavi
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2.  Content Course description Topics Assignments Practical arrangements
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Course description
Topics
Assignments
Practical arrangements
Assessment
Grading
References
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3.  Course description
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Creating Successful 3D Content is very challenging Art! These days working in 3D Animation and Gaming industry is tempting to lots of people, and this field attracts large amounts of attention in these three primary Fields: 3D Animation, Video games, and Television. In this workshop, we will discuss essential definitions and central concepts of 3D Animation. In Addition, The student gets familiar with the new way of thinking in this massive and magical Entertainment business.
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4.  Topics (1/3) What is Animation? Data Storage
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What is Animation?
Data Storage
Early Animation Pioneers
Computer Networks
Walt Disney
Small & Large Animation Projects
What skills are required to get into the field of animation
Storytelling
Spotting the Idea
Different Types of Animation
Key to a successful Project
Technical Developments 1970s
3D Animation Pipeline Overview
Early Full 3D Digital Animations
Animation Software’s
What is 3D Animation Studio?
Animation Studios
Processing Power
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5.  Topics (2/3) Animation Pipeline in Depth Adding Effects
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Animation Pipeline in Depth
Adding Effects
Design and Art Direction
Lighting, Rendering and Compositing
Research!
Standard Rendering Process
CG Asset Production
Post Production
Storyboarding
Sound
Necessary Materials to start production
Importance of Editorial
Layout / Shot Setup
Animation
Character Finalizing
Set Dressing
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6.  Topics (3/3) Understanding 3D Space Directing the Viewers Eye
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Understanding 3D Space
Directing the Viewers Eye
Modeling And 3D Geometry
Importance of Reference
Rigging
Common CG Lights
Facial Animation
Basic Properties of Light
Texture And Materials
Shadows
What is Rendering
Using CG Lights
Various Render Engines
Interior Lighting
The Role of Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Why we Light
Layering
Modeling With Light
Compositing
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7.  Assignments - Introduction
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The assignments has been designed for the students to have a better understanding over course’s topics and personally be able to follow the instructors and do the assignments in an innovative and interactive way. A big portion of assessments will be dedicated to the assignment, and the students need to return it to the teacher after the course in order to be assessed.
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8.  Assignments - Parts Exercises Self learning Feedback
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Exercises
Problems/Solutions
Videos
Self learning
Feedback
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9.  Practical arrangements
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Items
Time
Lectures
5x5 = 25h
Labs
Assignment
30h
Self-study
Quiz 3h
Project
19h
Total:
132 hours
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10.  Assessment
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the students need to return the assignments to the teacher after the course in order to be assessed.
Quiz will be held in the last session. The student must do it on her/his own, and it is going to contain 60 simple questions regarding the course material.
Project will be held in the last session. Any type of materials are free to use (Just like real life situations, when you are working on a project!)
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11.  Grading Points Grade Description 90-100 5 80-89 4 70-79 3 60-69 2
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Points
Grade
Description
90-100 5
Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements, whether, demonstrates originality and imagination.
80-89 4
Very good performance: fulfilling all tasks in an appropriate manner.
70-79 3
Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention.
60-69 2
Satisfactory performance: demonstrating basic grasp of concepts and techniques but less adept at more advanced application of these.
50-59 1
Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result.
0-49 
Fail: 30-49: insufficient to pass but capable of achieving a more satisfactory result if greater effort is made. 0-29: a result indicating a significant lack of effort on the part of the student.
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12.  References Tutorial videos Slides 14/16
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