Introduction to Animation
36 hours + Blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit will introduce students to the fundamental principles and practices of key frame animation. Students will study and explore the application of these principles using a range of 2D animation methods such as paper, computer and stop-motion. Upon completion, students will be able to articulate and demonstrate how the principles of animation are used to craft believable movement.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Describe the principles of animation, and demonstrate their application within practice
- Use sequential drawing techniques to convey the convincing movement of objects and characters
- Apply basic observational, analytical and drawing skills to simulate the form, volume and motion of real world objects
- Choose from a range of animation tools and production techniques to develop an animation outcome
- Apply a systematic approach to the planning and production of an animation outcome
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Specified Activities Various | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 6.50 | 12 weeks | 78 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Assignment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Research Assignment | Individual | 20% | 1,5 |
Content
- The principles of animation
- Animation software, tips, tricks and tutorials
- Animation devices and studio equipment
- 2D production methods, processes and techniques
- Planning, developing and boarding techniques
- Integrating audio and syncing sound to motion
- File management, file compression and submission
- Cinematography and staging techniques
- Graduate Attribute – Communication Skills: Communicating using different media
- Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Information literacy
- Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Technical literacy
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.