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CSC-20079 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

CSC-20079 - Computer Graphics and Animation
Coordinator: Sandra Woolley Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 33259
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

CSC-10070 Introduction to Programming
CSC-10072 Discrete Mathematics

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module provides students with an introduction to computer graphics and animation; and with appropriate programming and media development skills to design and develop animated media. These topics are investigated through lectures, practicals and independent study.
The module provides skills relevant to 2D and 3D computer graphics, and animation that have relevance to careers in animation, games and digital media production.

Aims
This module provides students with an introduction to computer graphics and animation, and with appropriate programming and media development skills to design and develop animated media.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Apply computer graphics and animation concepts.: 1
Use appropriate applications and resources to design and create digital media.: 2
Create computer graphics and animations.: 2

Study hours

15 hours Lectures
15 hours Practicals
10 hours Tutorials/ Drop-in clinics
40 hours Coursework preparation, documentation and demonstration
70 hours Private study including recommended tasks and practical preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 40%
Component 1 - Graphics and animation concepts
A prescriptive animation involving the display and control of graphical primitives and/or computer-generated imagery, and requiring an accompanying screen capture video.

2: Assignment weighted 60%
Component 2 - Graphics and animation composition
A creative composition involving advanced graphics, animation and control, and requiring an accompanying screen capture video.

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Last Updated: 04 December 2025