Information Package

Program of Cartoon and Animation

ANI321

2D ANIMATION STUDIO I

Course Code
ANI321
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 4
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Revealing original works with skills of basic art and design
  2. Establishing connections with the basic art and design skills to other areas
  3. Ability to see in artistic and creative way
  4. Expressing the view by drawing
  5. Two and three dimensional thinking
  6. Expressing thoughts with two dimensional
  7. Expressing thoughts by picturing or iconography
  8. Thinking in context
  9. Abilty to work in a particular subject limitations
  10. Designing 2 d animation film process with all details
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course students will be made short footage 2d animations practices by computer.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction.
2nd Week Differences between traditional animation and computer animation.
3rd Week 2D animation program and interface.
4th Week Digital drawing techniques.
5th Week Timeline.
6th Week Color and shape.
7th Week Character drawing and rigging.
8th Week Midterm.
9th Week Character animation: walking and running.
10th Week Dynamic skeleton and Action studies.
11th Week Smart Bone.
12th Week Camera movements,sound and timing.
13th Week Character Rotation (1st way).
14th Week General evaluation.
Recommended or Required ReadingWilliams Richard, The Animator?s Survival Kit, Faber & Faber; 4 edition, 2009
Thomas F., Johnston O., The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation, Disney Editions; Revised, Subsequent edition, 1995
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Practice 1 25
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 6 84
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation) 12 4 48
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 10 1 10
Total Work Load182
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.06
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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