DIGI 101 - Fundamentals of Design for Animation

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

DIGITAL ARTS

Description:

The course examines the creation of modern day animation and visual effects and how these images, design paradigms, techniques were developed from historical imagery, painting and design. Students will develop the aesthetics knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful designer for digital visual arts and new media. Course Objectives (1) Demonstrate understanding of how animators use classical composition to make films more effective (2) Apply ideas of color theory to animation and concept art (3) Use gesture to convey emotion in drawing (4) Use sequential images for storytelling and visual communication (5) Exhibit understanding perspective drawing (6) Exhibit understanding of concept art and character design (7) Exhibit understanding of basic animation principles (8) Identify major developments and important innovators in the history of animation

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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