DESN2802

Animation 2: Animation Production

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

This course further develops students’ ability in character and story development, storyboarding, movement, timing and design for animation but with a greater emphasis on the realisation of a finished production.

Objectives On completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Analyse key animation forms and identify animation styles and place them in a historical and cultural context;
2. Articulate and apply animation theory in the development of their work;
3. Select and use animation techniques appropriate for story and audience;
4. Design and produce a short animation from concept to delivery.
Content Topics will include:
1. Animation in context – history and development;
2. The relationship between animation techniques and story and audience;
3. Production planning and shooting methods;
4. Animation, sound and special effects;
5. Post-production pathways.
Replacing Course(s) DESN2211 'Visual Communication Drawing Theory and Practice'.
Transition None.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge DESN2801 Animation 1
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Tutorial
Workshop
Assessment Items
Presentations - Individual
Student Projects
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 4 weeks
Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 7 weeks
Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 5 weeks
Compulsory Components
Compulsory Program Component Completion of DESN2801 Animation 1