MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
VCD4018	3D Animation	Spring Fall	2	2	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İPEK TORUN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course is an intermediate level 3D modeling and animation course. The aim of this course is to help students to gain experience on some special subjects of 3D modeling and animation. Students will create a complete major project on any intermediate level subject of 3D, which they want to specialize, from scratch. Instructor / mentor of the course will guide students to complete their major projects. In addition, lectures will be focused on several special subjects and these lectures will be supported by class works and minor home works. These lectures will also help students to create, develop and complete their major projects. Every student have to create their own major projects for final submission while collaborative work will be supported for class works and home works.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. To practice on creating a 3D project from scratch.
II. Practice skills in special subjects of virtual 3D environment.
III. Practice skills of intermediate and advanced animation in 3D environment.

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	1. Week : Theory of advanced modelling techniques (mesh modelling, spline modelling, patch modelling, NURBS modelling)
2)	2.Week Choosing a form to model in 3D and preliminary work on the desired model.
3)	3.Week : Class work
4)	4.Week : Class work
5)	5.Week : Class work
6)	6.Week : Discussion on the finished 3D model and planning a scene for presenting the model. Finished 3D model will be graded as mid term 1
7)	7.Week : Theory on lighting and framing techniques.
8)	8.Week : Class work
9)	9.Week : Class work
10)	10.Week : Class work
11)	11.Week : Discussion on the finished scene and planning a 10 seconds animated TV spot. Finished scene will be graded as mid term 2
12)	12.Week : Class work
13)	13.Week : Class work
14)	Finished film will be graded as final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Midterms	2	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Project	11	60
Final	3	24
Total Workload		126

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2)	Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials.
3)	Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping
4)	Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge.
5)	Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system.
6)	Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench.
7)	Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8)	Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects.
9)	ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10)	Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11)	Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12)	Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers.