DES131 Animation Studio - This module introduces students from diverse backgrounds to a range of concepts and skills required to gain an understanding of the universal principles surrounding both design and animation fundamentals. Students will work both independently and together in small groups exploring core themes such as: animation principles, character development, concept art, perspective, tone, colour, cinematography, audio, interactivity, graphic design, groupwork, timing and spacing. This module aims to give students an overview of the required design skills and principles to create a successful animation while allowing them to expand, explore and apply their technical and creative skills within an animation context.
This module is 30 credits as to be equal in importance and weighting to DES132 3D Digital Literacy which runs alongside in semester 1, both of which are practical studio modules
It will provide the opportunity to experiment and pursue individual lines of enquiry and artist exploration in the medium of animation and it will provide an integral introduction to key concepts of animation production.
This module is 40 credits to reflect the studio based practical elements of the module which require intensive time, independent study and tutorials and cover both technical and creative aspects of animation and vfx pipelines.
- Teacher: Brian Morris