Animation Studio I

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to construct work that demonstrates perceptual acuity in basic principles of animation, conceptual understanding, and technical facility at entry level in the field of digital animation; demonstrate the ability to integrate visual elements and creating a short animated film in two and three dimensions using appropriate software for animation production; demonstrate a working
knowledge of technologies such as animation softwares and equipment applicable in the digital animation; exhibit their animation work and contribute in critiques and discussions of their work and the work of others.

Topics

This course explores the basic principles of animation. Multiple computer platforms are used to explore and provide a framework for state-of-the-art digital storytelling. Theories of 3D animation covered include story writing, storyboarding formats and flowcharts, along with sound track and animation that are combined to create an animated film. In addition to learning complimentary 3D animation, students will also navigate and build a 3D imagery in 3D space, apply textures, lighting, and camera motion and render both still image and animations.