Program Overview

Introduction to Computer Graphics and Animation: Principles and Programming Unit

The Computer Graphics and Animation: Principles and Programming unit, coded as KIT307, is designed to explore the creation and utilization of 2- and 3-dimensional graphical information and animations. This unit delves into the mathematical and algorithmic techniques employed in generating computer graphics, as well as the programming methods necessary to build the tools required to implement them.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Computer Graphics and Animation: Principles and Programming
• Unit Code: KIT307
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Information and Communication Technology
• Discipline: Information & Communication Technology
• Coordinator: Doctor Ian Lewis
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Availability

• Location: Online
• Study Period: Semester 2
• Attendance Options:
  • On-campus
  • Off-Campus
• Available to:
  • International students
  • Domestic students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 2
• Start Date: 6/7/2026
• Census Date: 28/7/2026
• WW Date: 31/8/2026
• End Date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Apply programming paradigms for storing and displaying graphical images efficiently
• Manipulate graphics data using mathematics techniques
• Apply lighting and shading techniques to achieve simple effects

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,919.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• KIT205
• KIT206
• KIT207
• KIT208

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern:
  • Independent Learning: 24 hours/week in weeks 113
  • Tutorials: 2 hours/week in weeks 213
• Assessment:
  • 2D Graphics (20%)
  • 3D Objects (30%)
  • 3D Animation (50%)
• Textbooks: Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

Note

Please check that your computer meets the minimum System Requirements if you are attending via Distance/Off-Campus. Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated.