2D Computer Animation

Course aim

To develop an understanding of 2D animation, visual effects and interactive animation for multimedia production and other forms of visual communication.

Course content

This course familiarises students with the terms, concepts, techniques, processes, skills, technologies and theoretical underpinning of 2D animation and interactive animation for multimedia production and other forms of visual communication. Students will develop knowledge in the universal principles of movement for 2D animation and will develop skills to utilise several 2D animation software packages to develop 2D animations.

Textbook(s)

Chris Georgenes 2010, How to Cheat in Adobe Flash: The Art of Design and Animation, 3rd edn, Focal Press, San Diego

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Frame Based Animation, Short Animation, Story Driven Animation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.