GDES 140 - Introduction to Animation

An introduction to 2-D animation. Topics include a brief history of animation, principles of 2-D animation, use of storyboards, 2-D animation techniques, and the employment market and business practices. PREREQUISITE(S): None. Digital Animation majors should take GDES 134 concurrently, or prior to taking this course. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:

Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Discuss and employ basic principles of animation.
Discuss business practices and process in the animation industry.
Employ sequential images to design a storyboard.
Identify basic animation techniques.
Identify key movements and innovations in the history of animation.
Demonstrate basic animation techniques.
Design characters in preparation for animation.

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