DDSGN 211 2D Animation with Adobe Animate (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Learn a variety of techniques to create 2D animations using Adobe Animate. Practice animation techniques and analyze their impact on an audience. This course will review the technical and historical evolution of animation.
Course Content
A. Adobe Animate environment and terminology
B. Drawing tools
C. Animation theory and techniques
D. Character animation
E. Storyboarding and animatics
F. Audio in animation
G. History of animation
G. Animation delivery options
H. Product evaluation
Student Outcomes
1. Examine the Adobe Animate working environment and define its terminology.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Adobe Animate drawing tools and their functions.
3. Examine and employ the different types of animation Adobe Animate supports.
4. Analyze various animation theories and philosophies and examine how they impact an audience.
5. Create characters, prepare them for animation and add expression and motion.
6. Create storyboards and animatics in preparation to make an animated video story.
7. Incorporate audio into animations and evaluate its effectiveness.
8. Identify and compare historical animation techniques and tools with current methods.
9. Using animation and video editing tools, prepare an animation for delivery on the web.
10. Evaluate the quality, design and impact of a variety of animation projects.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Maintain a competitive edge in the field through constant practice and upgrading of graphic design and media creation skills. Core Ability: Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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