DESN2801
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course introduces students to varying forms of animation practice. It will provide students with an introduction to design, techniques and story development in animation, including movement, timing, materials and design for animation and interaction. Student projects may involve work integrated or research integrated learning opportunities; projects that involve external stakeholders; group / collaborative projects; speculative or more theoretically oriented projects; professionally oriented projects; projects based on competition or award briefs.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of key animation principles including timing and design for animation;
2. Analyse key animation forms and identify animation styles;
3. Articulate and apply basic animation theory in the development of their work;
4. Design and produce a small animations from concept to delivery
Content
Topics will include:
- Animation forms and styles;
- Visual and production design;
- Movement and timing, storyboarding;
- Production planning and shooting methods.
Assessment items
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial Exercises
Project: Animation Portfolio
Journal: Creative Process Journal -
Project: Short Animation
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s)
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 2
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 8
Course outline
- DESN2801 - Semester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 322.4 KB)
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