Courses & Units

Computer Graphics and Animation: Principles and Programming KIT307

Introduction

This unit will look at the creation and use of 2- and 3-dimensional graphical information and animations. The mathematical and algorithmic techniques used in generating computer graphics will be covered, as well as the programming methods to build the tools needed to implement them. Topics will include 2D drawing algorithms, matrix transformations, 3D representations, key-frames and other animation techniques, lighting and shading.

Summary

Unit name	Computer Graphics and Animation: Principles and Programming
Unit code	KIT307
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Doctor Robert Ollington
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic
Launceston	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	22/7/2024	16/8/2024	9/9/2024	27/10/2024

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Apply programming paradigms for storing and displaying graphical images efficiently
Manipulate graphics data using mathematics techniques
Apply lighting and shading techniques to achieve simple effects

Fee Information

The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT205 OR KIT206 OR KIT207 OR KIT208

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-Campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: Independent Learning: 2hrs/wk in weeks 1-13 Tutorials: 2hrs/wk in weeks 2-13
Assessment	2D Graphics (20%)\|3D Objects (30%)\|3D Animation (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Teaching Pattern

On-Campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston:

Independent Learning: 2hrs/wk in weeks 1-13
Tutorials: 2hrs/wk in weeks 2-13

Assessment

2D Graphics (20%)|3D Objects (30%)|3D Animation (50%)

Timetable

View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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