DESAN 101
Introduction to Drawing for Pre-Animation
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
This course will introduce drawing techniques for animators including scene composition, object placement, image sequencing, and camera angles. Students will learn to draw two-dimensional objects that appear to be three-dimensional with an appropriate sense of volume, weight, and balance.
When Taught
Fall Term 1; Winter Term 1.
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Pre-animation majors
Title
Perspective Drawing
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to use perspective drawing to draw believable, dimensional objects in a scene.
Title
Visual Storytelling
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to compose visual elements in a frame with the purpose of telling a story.
Title
Camera Angles
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to use camera position and the sequence of camera shots to tell a simple story.
