Module Descriptors
APPLIED TIMING AND MOVEMENT I
ANIM40212
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:
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
MODULE INDICATIVE CONTENT
Timing is the key factor in creating believable movement in all forms of animation production. As such this module will explore timing and its application in Stop motion and 2D animation projects. Students will understand the key factors of pace and holds in order to punctuate animation to arrive at a plausible set of filmed outcomes.Student will explore the difference in 2D Digital Cut Out and Stop Motion pipeline by the creation of a series of performance based animations.
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Recognise a variety of timing methods in contemporary animation production.
Manipulate animation timing to create a set of believable movement in a range of animated projects.
Present the key aspects of animation principles have been assimilated within a set of animation processes.
Manipulate animation timing to create a set of believable movement in a range of animated projects.
Present the key aspects of animation principles have been assimilated within a set of animation processes.
MODULE TEXTS
Faulkner, A., Chavez, C. (2018) Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book 1st Edition, ISBN-13: 9780134852485 Jago, M. (2018) Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book 1st Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0134853239 Wood, B. (2018) Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book 1st Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0134852492 Fridsma, L. , Gyncild, B. (2018) Adobe After Effects CC Classroom in a Book 1st Edition, ISBN-13: 9780134853253 Gasek,T. (2017) Frame-By-Frame Stop Motion: The Guide to Non-Traditional Animation Techniques 1st Edition,ISBN: ISBN-10: 1138403083 Shaw, Austin, (2016) Design for motion: motion design techniques & fundamentals, Focal Press 2016, ISBN: 9781138812093 Blazer, L. (2015) Animated Storytelling: Simple Steps For Creating Animation and Motion Graphics 1st Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0134133652 Purves, B. JC. (2014) Stop-motion Animation: Frame by Frame Film-making with Puppets and Models (Basics Animation) 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1472521903
Additional Reading Susannah,S, (2009) Stop motion : craft skills for model animation, Amsterdam ; London : Focal, 2008 2nd Edition. ISBN: 9780240520551 Williams R. E., (2001) The Animators Survival Kit: A Working Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Computer, Stop-Motion, Games and Classical Animators (Applied Arts), ISBN: 0-571-20228-4
Additional Reading Susannah,S, (2009) Stop motion : craft skills for model animation, Amsterdam ; London : Focal, 2008 2nd Edition. ISBN: 9780240520551 Williams R. E., (2001) The Animators Survival Kit: A Working Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Computer, Stop-Motion, Games and Classical Animators (Applied Arts), ISBN: 0-571-20228-4