Computer Animation - Algorithms and Techniques

4003-572-39 / 4005-763-39 

(Winter 2011-2012)

Assignments

Introduction

The best learning comes from doing, thus this course requires a number of programming assignments.  There will be 5 assignments.

A list of the assignments is given below.  More details on each assignment will be provided as the course progresses.

The Assignments

Ground Rules

1) Can be implemented in the language / API of your choice.

2) Can work in groups of 2 though this is not required

3) Deliverables include the code and user documentation.

4) All submissions will be electronic and will be made using mycourses dropboxes.

Assignment Grading

  • Each assignment will be worth 20 points
  • 5 points – for something that's submitted
  • 15 points – for something that runs incorrectly
  • 20 points – for something that runs correctly
    • In addition, for each assignment, bonus features will be assigned allowing students to gain etxra points. Note that if a student plans correctly, the completion of bonuses can be used to eliminate one of the assignments.  

    No more that 100 points total will be counted towards the assignment portion of the grade.

    Due Dates 

    Code submissions are to be done via mycourses dropboxes.  Please provide a README to instruct how to build and run.  Also provide the platform / development enviornment in the mycourses dropbox comments when submitting.

     Due dates for the assignments are as follows:

    Hello Animation Dec 16
    Keyframing Jan 13
    Articulated Figure Motion
    		Jan 27
    Dynamics Feb 10
    Group Motion Feb 24

    It is extremely important to continue to make progress as the course progresses.  If you forsee any problems with meeting deliverable deadlines, and see the instructor well in advance (at least one week) of the deadline that might be missed we can attempt to work out alternate arrangements.  Late submissions without  prior permission or notification will be heavy penalized.

    last updated 11/18/11