Subject details

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

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

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)

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.

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

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-AGD-DEG-2019

Bachelor of Arts Animation and Game Design