NM 300 - 2D Animation

Institution:

Maine College of Art

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Description:

This course will introduce the basic techniques of 2D Computer Animation through a series of assigned short exercises and longer projects. Fundamental concepts such as: key framing, inbetweens, overlapping, cycles, weight, exaggeration, and multi-planar motion will be introduced and explored. Students may choose to use drawing, photography, collage, sculpting, or digital compositing techniques in the production of their projects. Macromedia's Flash will be the main 2D animation tool used in the course, however other applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Soundtrack, After Effects, Motion, and Final Cut may be used in both the production of assets and as post production tools. 3 Credit Hours. Meets 6 hours per week. Prerequisites NM 101 Digital Imaging, and NM 102 Digital Video.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meca.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 775-3052

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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