Module Descriptors
ANIMATION PRINCIPLES
ANIM40059
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 21
Independent Study Hours: 279
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Animation Workshops,
Specialist Animation equipment.
Overhead projector
Cad labs
Digital Cameras
Wacom tablets
Hole punches
Specialist Animation equipment.
Overhead projector
Cad labs
Digital Cameras
Wacom tablets
Hole punches
Module Learning Strategies
Studio learning takes place in timetabled sessions with academic staff who introduce key contextual and practice based lectures focused on the
Development of fundamental animation Principles for all disciplines of production
Understanding cycles and economy of drawings
Creation of 2 short animation sequences showing evidence that animation Principles have been aquired
Through these initial lectures you will gain an understanding of the core concepts, theory regarding the fundamental principles required to develop animation production skills throughout the award.
Independent study will form the majority of time spent 'answering the brief' through evidence of character research, preparation drawings, studio strategy and application of methods and processes necessary for completion of an appropriate response to the assignments.
Seminars and group Critiques support your studio practice through formative evaluation and will take place at critical points of the semester to review working progress.
Summative assessment takes place at the end of the module where portfoilios will be presented for final assessment
There will be two designated tutorials set up to enable students to discuss their work individually with key members of delivery staff
Development of fundamental animation Principles for all disciplines of production
Understanding cycles and economy of drawings
Creation of 2 short animation sequences showing evidence that animation Principles have been aquired
Through these initial lectures you will gain an understanding of the core concepts, theory regarding the fundamental principles required to develop animation production skills throughout the award.
Independent study will form the majority of time spent 'answering the brief' through evidence of character research, preparation drawings, studio strategy and application of methods and processes necessary for completion of an appropriate response to the assignments.
Seminars and group Critiques support your studio practice through formative evaluation and will take place at critical points of the semester to review working progress.
Summative assessment takes place at the end of the module where portfoilios will be presented for final assessment
There will be two designated tutorials set up to enable students to discuss their work individually with key members of delivery staff
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to introduce you to the essential principles of creating animation via a design lead process.
You will study the fundamentals of timing and spacing, anticipation, through the observation of walk cycles and blend shaping.
The module aims to develop your ability to develop creative concepts and generate ideas from storyboard visualization through to the creation of a short 2D Cell animation.
Students will be introduced to principles governing persistence of vision and its phenomenon as basis for all animation production as well as researching pioneers of moving image.
You will study the fundamentals of timing and spacing, anticipation, through the observation of walk cycles and blend shaping.
The module aims to develop your ability to develop creative concepts and generate ideas from storyboard visualization through to the creation of a short 2D Cell animation.
Students will be introduced to principles governing persistence of vision and its phenomenon as basis for all animation production as well as researching pioneers of moving image.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Demonstrate an underpinning knowledge about the pioneers of moving image through a powerpoint presentation
[Linked to learning outcomes 1,2]
Understanding of weight in animation through a series of animation exercises recorded on tape
[Linked to learning outcomes 1,2,3]
Show evidence of fundamental animation principles in a short animated sequence recorded on tape
[Linked to learning outcomes 3,4]
Creation of a range of walk cycles demonstrating observation of pace
[Learning Outcomes 3,4]
All work must submitted in a labeled clear A3 portfolio .
[Linked to learning outcomes 1,2]
Understanding of weight in animation through a series of animation exercises recorded on tape
[Linked to learning outcomes 1,2,3]
Show evidence of fundamental animation principles in a short animated sequence recorded on tape
[Linked to learning outcomes 3,4]
Creation of a range of walk cycles demonstrating observation of pace
[Learning Outcomes 3,4]
All work must submitted in a labeled clear A3 portfolio .
Module Texts
Katz S.D. (1991) :Film Directing Shot by Shot. Michael Wiese Productions
Muybridge E. (1967): The Human Figure in Motion 1995 & Animals in Motion. Dover Press
Patmore C. (2003) :The Complete Animation Course. Barron's Educational Series
White T. (1988) :The Animator's Workbook Watson. Guptill Publications
Whittaker H. & Hales J. (1999):Timing for Animation. Focal Press
Williams R. (2002): The Animator's Survival Kit. Faber & Faber
Muybridge E. (1967): The Human Figure in Motion 1995 & Animals in Motion. Dover Press
Patmore C. (2003) :The Complete Animation Course. Barron's Educational Series
White T. (1988) :The Animator's Workbook Watson. Guptill Publications
Whittaker H. & Hales J. (1999):Timing for Animation. Focal Press
Williams R. (2002): The Animator's Survival Kit. Faber & Faber