DESN2802
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course further develops students' ability in character and story development, storyboarding, movement, timing and design for animation and interactive projects, but with a greater emphasis on the realisation of a finished production.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.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the 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:
- Animation in context, history and development;
- The relationship between animation techniques and story and audience;
- Production planning and shooting methods;
- Animation, sound and special effects;
- Post-production pathways
Requisite
To enrol in this course students must have successfully completed DESN2801
Assumed knowledge
DESN2801 Animation 1
Assessment items
Presentation: Concept Pitch
Project: Progress Test
Journal: Creative Process Journal -
Project: Short Animation
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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