THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
STV474	THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. METİN KUŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To be able to have conceptual, plastic, aesthetic and technical information about three-dimensional design, to define the main software and materials used in three-dimensional animation design and to make 3D modeling and animation applications by using these knowledge and skills.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Three-dimensional modeling and animation techniques and methods. The third dimension in the vector system. Texture, light, camera and motion.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to use conceptual, aesthetic and technical information about animation and three dimensional animation in their designs.
To have ideas and comments about the main animation designers, their works and different animation styles.
To be able to define using three dimensional animation software and materials.
To have the necessary drawing techniques and skills in designing the animation.
Having an idea about the aesthetic dimension of its design.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research on the subject to be studied	Animation history, types and basic principles	Lecture and discussion
2	Research on the subject to be studied	Introduction to 3D modeling and animation software (Cinema 4D).	Applied teaching method
3	Research on the subject to be studied	3D modeling types and techniques (creating outer surface by Nurbs, knitting with polygon, or adding, deformation modeling, subdivision detailing etc.)	Applied teaching method
4	Research on the subject to be studied	Organic modeling (your own face, human body, cartoon character, realistic animal models, creature, building, indoor and outdoor etc.)	Applied teaching method
5	Research on the subject to be studied	Coating, coloring and texturing techniques (creating glass, metal, wood, plastic surfaces, making human skin, dirty-rusty surfaces, creating patterns with photoshop etc.)	Applied teaching method
6	Research on the subject to be studied	2 and 4-footed character skeletal system creation and application to the pre-modeled characters (modeling and placement of the skeletal system in accordance with the anatomy of the modeled characters, jointing with the handle tool and adjusting the anatomy of the motion, correction of the joints with the skin to provide the correct interaction with the dyeing system etc.)	Applied teaching method
7	Research on the subject to be studied	Movement of skeletal system (animation techniques, skeletal system ready-made characters walking, running, skating, dancing, etc. to make movements with rigging technique, deformation animation technique with speech, gesture, oscillation, fluctuation, etc. to make movements - blend shape- )	Applied teaching method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research on the subject to be studied	Lighting and shading techniques (Light breaking on the glass surface - refraction-, reflections icreflection-, shine on the surfaces yüzeyspecular-, shadows left by glass surfaces areas, light transmittance of objects –raytrace-, fog construction and coloring, light beam construction –volumetric lights- etc.)	Applied teaching method
10	Research on the subject to be studied	Creation of teams, writing scenarios and making storyboad designs for animation advertising film project	Applied teaching method
11	Research on the subject to be studied	Modeling and coating for animation advertising film, making texturing works.	Applied teaching method
12	Research on the subject to be studied	Modeling and coating for animation advertising film, making texturing works.	Applied teaching method
13	Research on the subject to be studied	Animating and light shadow settings for animation commercials.	Applied teaching method
14	Research on the subject to be studied	Animating and light shadow settings for animation commercials.	Applied teaching method
15	Research on the subject to be studied	Render rendered animation commercials in realistic or cartoon style with Maya Software rendering engine.	Applied teaching method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Becer, E. (2002). İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım. Ankara: Dost Kitabevi.
France, A. K. (2013). Make: 3D Printing: The Essential Guide to 3D Printers. Canada: Maker Media Publishing.
Çalışkan, S. (2006). Sanal Karakterlerin Sinemadaki Gelişim Süreci. Selçuk İletişim Dergisi. 4(3), ss. 159-165.
Demirbağ, İ. (2020). Üç Boyutlu Sanal Dünyalar. Açıköğretim Uygulamaları ve Araştırmaları Dergisi. 6(4), ss. 97-112.
Doğru, H. Ç. (2017). Production Processes and Techniques of Feature - Length 3D Digital Animations. Journal of Awareness. 2 (3S), ss. 161-170.
Ormanlı, O. (2010). Tasarım ve Teknoloji Olguları Bağlamında “Avatar” Filminin Çözümlemesi. Sanat ve Tasarım Dergisi. 1(6), ss. 95-109.
Arslan, Y. (2019). Animasyon Sinemasında Laban Hareket Analizinin (LMA) Duygu Aktarımında Kullanımı: 3 Boyutlu Bilgisayar Animasyon Sahnesi Örneği. Anadolu Üniversitesi Güzel Sanatlar Enstitüsü. Yüksek Lisans Tezi. Eskişehir.
Jones, A., & Oliff, J. (2007). Thinking Animiation. Boston: Thomson Course Techology.
Wells, P. (1998). Understanding Animation. London: Routledge.
Tomaric, J. J. (2008). The Power Filmmaking Kit. London: Focal Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.
2	will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.
2	will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.
3	will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.
2	will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	wil be able to demonstrate....

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	7	2	14
Project Work	2	6	12
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	14	1	14
Implementation/Application/Practice	7	3	21
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	60	0	123