Module Descriptors
ANIMATION FUNDAMENTALS IV
ANIM40209
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 112
Total Learning Hours: 160
Assessment
- Coursework weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module introduces and focuses on the process of animating digitally according to the basic industrial pipeline. This can be followed by applying animation practices into producing digitally animated short based on the theme “Inanimate Object” in order to transition the students from animating traditionally into a digital environment.
Students are required to use digital 2D animation software to produce short animated film to apply and showcase their skills in producing digital animation.
Students are required to use digital 2D animation software to produce short animated film to apply and showcase their skills in producing digital animation.
Module Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of animation in short creative and technical animation project. (P5,PLO2)
Use a range of visual and written conventions to present information clearly and concisely. (C3,PLO3).
Discuss theory, design and practice based solutions in order to successfully resolve the project brief. (A2,PLO4)
Use a range of visual and written conventions to present information clearly and concisely. (C3,PLO3).
Discuss theory, design and practice based solutions in order to successfully resolve the project brief. (A2,PLO4)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Individual Project
Written and Visual Report
Presentation
Written and Visual Report
Presentation
Module Learning Strategies
Digital Animation pipeline/workflow
Transition from traditional to digital animation
Introduction to ToonBoom Harmony interface, tools and workflow
Practicing digital animation workflow
Application of animation principles
Studio Hours
Discuss on the pre-production,production and post-production.Feedback and review on progression
Practical tutorials
Transition from traditional to digital animation
Introduction to ToonBoom Harmony interface, tools and workflow
Practicing digital animation workflow
Application of animation principles
Studio Hours
Discuss on the pre-production,production and post-production.Feedback and review on progression
Practical tutorials
Module Texts
Rall, H. (2017) Animation: From Concept to Production, CRC Press. ISBN: 9781138041196
Furniss, M. (2016) A New History of Animation. Thames & Hudson ISBN: 9780500292099
Peter, P. (2016) Sketching for Animation: Developing Ideas, Characters, and Layouts in your Sketchbook. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. ISBN: 9781474221443
Phillips, A. (2014). Animate to Harmony: The Independent Animator's Guide to Toon Boom. Focal Press. ISBN: 9780415705370
Mason, F. (2014) Walt Disney's Nine Old Men: Disney's Nine Old Men: A History of the Animators Who Defined Disney Animation. CreateSpace Independent Publishing ISBN: 9781499307979
• Whittaker H. & Hales J. (2009) Timing for Animation. Burlington, MA: Focal Press. ISBN: 9780240521602
Williams R. (2009) The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators, Expanded ed.. London: Faber & Faber. ISBN: 9780571238347
Selby, A. (2013) Animation (Portfolio). London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 9781780670973
Edwards, B. (2013) Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, 4th ed. London: Souvenir Press. ISBN: 9780285641778
Furniss, M. (2016) A New History of Animation. Thames & Hudson ISBN: 9780500292099
Peter, P. (2016) Sketching for Animation: Developing Ideas, Characters, and Layouts in your Sketchbook. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. ISBN: 9781474221443
Phillips, A. (2014). Animate to Harmony: The Independent Animator's Guide to Toon Boom. Focal Press. ISBN: 9780415705370
Mason, F. (2014) Walt Disney's Nine Old Men: Disney's Nine Old Men: A History of the Animators Who Defined Disney Animation. CreateSpace Independent Publishing ISBN: 9781499307979
• Whittaker H. & Hales J. (2009) Timing for Animation. Burlington, MA: Focal Press. ISBN: 9780240521602
Williams R. (2009) The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators, Expanded ed.. London: Faber & Faber. ISBN: 9780571238347
Selby, A. (2013) Animation (Portfolio). London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 9781780670973
Edwards, B. (2013) Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, 4th ed. London: Souvenir Press. ISBN: 9780285641778
Module Resources
Computer Lab
ToonBoom Harmony
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere
Microsoft PowerPoint
ToonBoom Harmony
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere
Microsoft PowerPoint