H56.1116 Lecture 3 Credits
Course Level: Introductory
3 points.
Prerequisites: Intro to Animation Techniques (H56.0041) or permission of the instructor.
Students will learn various techniques to create finished animations through the use of digital tools. The course will cover advanced Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects techniques as they apply to character animation and 2D puppet animation. Cambridge Systems Animo will be used for hi-end digital ink and paint, and Macromedia Flash MX will be taught for web and “vector” based animation. Exercises will focus on various animation styles from Disney to South Park. Students will learn to utilize digital tools for lip-syncing, 2D puppet animation, and experimental animation. Students will gain experience in working on the Apple G4's running OSX. Exercise based course offers opportunities to explore styles and methods.
