Real-time Animation

Module code: CS7GV5 · Semester: Semester 2

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Topics

• Key-frame techniques, blending and interpolation LO1–2
• Quaternions for rotation LO2
• Kinematics LO3
• Motion capture, motion graphs and character control LO3
• Behavioural and facial animation LO1, LO4

Learning outcomes

1. Understand real-time animation techniques used in games
2. Write and explain rotation interpolation code
3. Build character animation systems
4. Propose a project from the real-time animation literature

Summarised from the module descriptor, checked November 2026.