3D computer animation course development
Date
2001
Authors
McKenna, Shaun
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2001
Abstract
Over the last ten years a new industry has grown and developed as the world's
technology became faster, more powerful and affordable. This industry is 3D Computer
Animation. Whether you watch movies or television, read magazines or newspapers, it is
a rare day when you do not see 3D computer images of one type or another. While post
secondary institutions have recognized the need to offer training in this industry, the
public school system has almost all but ignored it. The cost of developing 3D Computer
Animation programs in schools is now at an affordable level. As more schools in Alberta
start offering 3D Computer Animation as part of the Career and Technology Studies
program concerns become evident. One concern is that there are few teachers who are
trained in this area and the other concern is that the curriculum and credits for a program
of this type is almost nonexistent. This project addresses these concerns. This document
outlines objectives for teachers who wish to teach 3D Computer Animation and would
like to know what skills need to be taught. Four proposed introductory courses for the
Career and Technology Studies program are presented. The author intends to approach
Alberta Learning with completed courses for their consideration and acceptance as
official Career and Technology Studies courses.
Description
xi, 110 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Three-dimensional display systems -- Study and teaching , Computer animation -- Study and teaching