Module 39-M-Inf-CA Computer Animation

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5 Credit points

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The students learn the theoretical foundations of Computer Animation and gain experience in their practical implementation in the programming exercises.

Content of teaching

Computer Animation is a very attractive topic in Computer Graphics, where "boring" static objects are "brought to life". In this lecture we will discuss two stages of animation: Character animation, e.g. to animate virtual characters through motion capturing, and physics-based simulation, e.g. to compute secondary effects such as cloth or hair movement. To achieve this we will discuss how to simulate of a broad range of effects, starting from simple particle systems, over rigid and deformable bodies, up to fluids. Application areas for these methods range are realistic special effects in movie production, but thanks to the ever increasing computational performance the techniques can also be applied in interactive applications or computer games. In contrast to mechanical engineering, the goal of our simulations will not be numerical accuracy, but efficient and robust computations and implementations. To facilitate a better understanding, many of the discussed techniques will be implemented in the programming exercises, which are organized as 3-4 mini projects.

Recommended previous knowledge

39-Inf-CG
Knowledge as in the modules 24-M-Inf-1/24-M-Inf-1_a/24-M-Inf-1_a_ub and 24-M-Inf-2
The lecture "Scientific Computing" (39-Inf-WR) is helpful, but not strictly required.
Knowledge in C++

Necessary requirements

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Explanation regarding the elements of the module

The (partial) examination of the module can be performed as "ungraded" in some study programs at the students choice. Before the examination a respective determination must be carried out, a later modification (graded - ungraded) is impossible. If the "ungraded" option is chosen, it is not possible to include this module in a study program where this module is deemed to enter the calculation of the overall grade.

Module structure: 0-1 bPr, 0-1 uPr 1

Courses

Computer Animation
Type lecture
Regular cycle SoSe
Workload5 60 h (30 + 30)
LP 2 [Pr] [Pr]
Computer Animation
Type exercise
Regular cycle SoSe
Workload5 60 h (30 + 30)
LP 2

Examinations

oral examination
Allocated examiner Teaching staff of the course Computer Animation (lecture)
Weighting without grades
Workload 30h
LP2 1

In einigen Studiengängen der Technischen Fakultät kann die Modulprüfung nach Wahl der Studierenden auch "unbenotet" erbracht werden (s. Erläuterungen zu den Modulelementen und die jeweilige FsB). Wird die unbenotete Option gewählt, ist es nicht möglich, dieses Modul zu verwenden, um es in einen Studiengang einzubringen, in dem dieses Modul bei der Gesamtnotenberechnung berücksichtigt wird.
Erläuterungen zu dieser Prüfung siehe unten (benotete Prüfungsvariante).

oral examination
Allocated examiner Teaching staff of the course Computer Animation (lecture)
Weighting 1
Workload 30h
LP2 1

Oral examination (15-25 min.) regarding the material of the lecture and the exercises.

Further notices

Bei diesem Modul handelt es sich um ein eingestelltes Angebot. Dieses Modul richtet sich nur noch an Studierende, die nach einer der nachfolgend angegebenen FsB Versionen studieren. Ein entsprechendes Angebot, um dieses Modul abzuschließen, wurde bis maximal Sommersemester 2020 vorgehalten. Genaue Regelungen zum Geltungsbereich s. jeweils aktuellste FsB-Fassung.

Bisheriger Angebotsturnus war jedes Sommersemester.

The module is used in these degree programmes:

Degree programme Profile Recom­mended start 3 Duration Manda­tory option 4
Data Science / Master of Science [FsB vom 06.04.2018 mit Änderungen vom 01.07.2019, 02.03.2020, 21.03.2023 und 10.12.2024] Variante 1 2. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Data Science / Master of Science [FsB vom 06.04.2018 mit Änderungen vom 01.07.2019, 02.03.2020, 21.03.2023 und 10.12.2024] Variante 2 2. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Intelligent Systems / Master of Science [FsB vom 27.07.2018 mit Änderung vom 04.06.2020] 2. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Intelligent Systems / Master of Science [FsB vom 17.12.2012 mit Änderungen vom 15.04.2013, 01.04.2014, 15.10.2014, 02.03.2015 und Berichtigung vom 17.11.2014] 2. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Informatics for the Natural Sciences / Master of Science [FsB vom 30.09.2016 mit Berichtigung vom 10.01.2017 und Änderungen vom 15.09.2017, 02.05.2018, 04.06.2020 und 31.03.2023] 2. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Informatics for the Natural Sciences / Master of Science [FsB vom 17.12.2012 mit Änderungen vom 15.04.2013, 01.04.2014, 15.10.2014, 02.03.2015, 01.12.2015 und Berichtigungen vom 01.04.2014, 17.11.2014 und 12.07.2017] 2. one semester Compul­sory optional subject

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Data Science / Master of Science // Variante 1

Data Science / Master of Science // Variante 2

Intelligent Systems / Master of Science [FsB vom 27.07.2018 mit Änderung vom 04.06.2020]

Intelligent Systems / Master of Science [FsB vom 17.12.2012 mit Änderungen vom 15.04.2013, 01.04.2014, 15.10.2014, 02.03.2015 und Berichtigung vom 17.11.2014]

Informatics for the Natural Sciences / Master of Science [FsB vom 30.09.2016 mit Berichtigung vom 10.01.2017 und Änderungen vom 15.09.2017, 02.05.2018, 04.06.2020 und 31.03.2023]

Informatics for the Natural Sciences / Master of Science [FsB vom 17.12.2012 mit Änderungen vom 15.04.2013, 01.04.2014, 15.10.2014, 02.03.2015, 01.12.2015 und Berichtigungen vom 01.04.2014, 17.11.2014 und 12.07.2017]