DESAN 162
Introduction to Two-Dimensional Animation Skills
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Foundational principles and techniques for animation, storyboarding, design, and a variety of two-dimensional animation skill sets.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
1.5
Fixed
1.5
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Accepted Pre-animation major status.
Note
Please note that students granted pre-BFA Animation status have priority registration.
Title
Perspective, Composition and Layout
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply basic principles of design, perspective, and composition by designing and drawing layouts for animated shots.
Title
Structural Elements of Storytelling
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to deconstruct the basic structural elements of storytelling, including characters, conflicts, and settings, and identify the essential shots used in storyboarding and film.
Title
12 Principles of Animation
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify the twelve principles of animation and apply them in an animated shot, including timing, staging, anticipation, and overlapping action.
Title
Expressive Drawing
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to put the basic theories of gesture drawing into practice as well as principles of design, such as shape language, abstraction, and caricature, and show how to use them when creating animated characters.
