DDSGN 211 2D Animation with Adobe Animate (5 credits)
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
Adobe Animate environment and terminology B. Drawing tools
Animation theory and techniques
Character animation
Storyboarding and animatics
Audio in animation
History of animation
Animation delivery options
Product evaluation
Student Outcomes
- Define terminology related to Adobe Animate working environment.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Adobe Animate drawing tools and their functions.
- Apply problem-appropriate animation supports using Adobe Animate.
- Analyze the impact that various animation styles have on diverse audiences.
- Create characters, prepare them for animation and add expression and motion.
- Create storyboards and animatics in preparation to make an animated video story.
- Incorporate audio into animations and evaluate its effectiveness.
- Compare historical animation techniques and tools with current methods.
- Prepare an animation for delivery on the web using animation and video editing tools.
- Evaluate the quality, design and impact of animation projects on diverse audiences.
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
Potential Methods
Individual and/or group projects
Essay (essay questions, personal essay)
Portfolio
Case studies
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