Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications cluster
Animation Pathway
Level 1. Introductory
Animation DreamLab
Engage in the art of animation by creating a short animated film, exploring techniques like hand-drawn, stop motion, and 3D animation using professional animation tools.
About Course
Craft animated masterpieces
Students are engaged in the end-to-end artistic process of creating their own short animated film. Leveraging animation tools, students create animations with different techniques (hand-drawn, stop motion, 3D) as a part of their filmmaking. For the course capstone, students present their films in a “film festival” format.
Skills
Skill-up approach
Animating
Video editing
Arts fundamentals
Storytelling & creative writing
Sound design
Storyboarding
Giving feedback on creative work
Syllabus
Step-by-step to the Result
1
Introduction to Animation
and Basic Storytelling Tools
Main principles of animation
Character design
Project: story script
2
Animation Techniques Overview
2D | 3D | stop-motion animation
Project: animated sketches with different techniques
3
Disney’s basic principles
12 animation principles
Project: animated sketches illustrating animation principles
4
Voice & Sound
Sound design
Foley
Lip sync
Voice acting
Project: sound design
5
Final Project
Video editing
Project pitch
Project: original film
Hands-on Projects
Case-based Portfolio
"Animation DreamLab" final project
A film 1-2 minutes long using a magic-realism style that highlights their creativity and proficiency with 2D | 3D | stop-motion animation techniques and related technologies.
Testimonials
What Our Students Think
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Tech Requirements
Fully web-based learning for a seamless implementation
Hardware & Software & Internet Speed
PC/Laptop or Chromebook;
Web camera and Headset;
Stable Internet connection from 30 Mbit/s/
Web tools & Physical materials are used
Video editing tools;
Hand-drawn animation;
Stop motion animation;
Google Workspace
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