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Animation & VFX · Year 2 · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

Introduction to Animation

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of animation and multimedia. It covers the history of animation, traditional and digital animation techniques, sound integration, motion graphics, and pre-production processes such as storyboarding. Students develop a conceptual understanding of how visuals, motion, and audio combine to create engaging animated and multimedia content.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Explain key concepts, history, and terminology of animation and multimedia.
  2. Identify and compare different types of animation techniques.
  3. Create basic animated visuals using traditional and digital methods.
  4. Integrate sound and motion graphics into simple multimedia projects.
  5. Develop storyboards and animatics for animation planning.
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01Introduction to Multimedia and Animation
  2. 02Understanding Multimedia Concepts
  3. 03Milestones in Animation History
  4. 04Optical Toys: Thaumatrope and Phenakistoscope
  5. 05Zoetrope, Praxinoscope, and Early Motion Devices
  6. 06Types of Animation and Techniques
  7. 07Cutout, Time-Lapse, and Pixilation Animation
  8. 08 · MidtermDrawing for Animation and Cartoon Design
  9. 09Camera-less, Line, and Cel Animation
  10. 10Stop Motion and Clay Puppet Animation
  11. 11Performance Animation and Three Ways to Animate
  12. 12Motion Graphics and Industry Skills
  13. 13Working with Sound and Digital Audio Effects
  14. 14Storyboarding Styles, Functions, and Animatics
  15. 15File Formats, Image Size, and Resolution
  16. 16Animation Frontiers, Case Studies, and Field Exposure

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Students will complete a basic animation or multimedia project demonstrating understanding of animation techniques, sound integration, and pre-production planning.

Deliverables

  1. A short animated sequence using any chosen technique (2D, stop motion, or motion graphics).
  2. A storyboard or animatic illustrating concept, timing, and sequence flow.
  3. A brief written reflection explaining tools, techniques, and creative decisions.

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