Animation Design

Course aim

To extend students' abilities in animation methods and principles in relation to digital 2D animation design and production.

Course content

Students will develop an understanding of animation principles and software techniques used to create digital 2D animation. Students will apply design principles to create digital 2D animations that demonstrate effective communication through development of narrative and theme. Students will explore animation production approaches, the use of storyboards, time, text, sound, graphics, images and motion to produce an animation (visual movement) using the Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony or other relevant industry software.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Studio	4 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Studio	5 hours x 10 days

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

Assessment

Major Project, Project 1

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.