Undergraduate CUR-DIG28-2019

Animation and Motion Graphics Design

Learn techniques behind your favourite animations. Become a puppeteer to the moving image as you craft an animated sequence – learning how storyboarding, planning and resourcing comes into play. Build skills to communicate a story.

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$820 $1,070

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

2019

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

24 Nov 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

apply animation techniques and principles to create a coherent animation sequence
identify and develop screen practices such as storyboarding and planning
evaluate the resource needs for an animation project
plan and communicate a narrative using animation techniques.

Topics covered

- Introduction to animation as a medium
- Principles of Animation (Part 1)
- Principles of Animation (Part 2)
- Introduction to Motion Graphics as a medium
- Typography in Motion Graphics
- Title sequences and opening credits
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Online assignment submission
  - Chat Rooms
  - Audio/Video conferencing
- Online materials
  - Online Assessment
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Computer capable of running project-relevant animation software
OtherDetails -
Relevant Animation Software (eg. Adobe Creative Cloud, Maya, zBrush etc)

Description

This subject introduces students to the principles of spatial and temporal design with a focus on the fundamentals of animation. Through a series of technical and conceptual activities, students will have the opportunity to experiment with animation techniques and discern its role as a medium for communication.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Exercises (20%)
Proposal (35%)
Project (45%)

Textbooks

Current study term (24 Nov 19 to 23 Feb 20)

Textbook information is pending.

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Bachelor of Arts Animation and Game Design