COM2145 Animation 2

Intermediate · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students explore the evolution of various animation styles and techniques (traditional and digital). Students apply planning, idea development and storytelling techniques to create an effective animation.
Prerequisite: COM1145: Animation 1
Parameters: Access to basic animation equipment and/or a computer with animation software.
Supporting courses: COM2105: AV Preproduction 1 COM2115: AV Production 1 COM2125: AV Postproduction 1

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate knowledge of various animation styles, techniques, applications and terminology
- 1.1 identify and provide examples of applications of animation that use storytelling to convey their message; e.g., cartoons, film, advertising
- 1.2 identify and describe the evolution of traditional and digital animation styles and techniques; e.g., cel animation, stop-motion animation, pixilation, digital animation
- 1.3 identify and describe principles of animation; e.g., personification, exaggeration, secondary action, anticipation, stretch/squash
2 produce an animation that develops an idea and tells a story; e.g., establishes a theme, evokes an emotional response
- 2.1 prepare a proposal and storyboard; e.g., description of the images or scenes to be animated, description of the story or idea
- 2.2 select an animation technique to produce a project
- 2.3 demonstrate a variety of animation production elements; e.g., visuals or models, backgrounds and/or sets as required, movement, beginning and/or end credits/titles, audio components such as voiceover, music and/or sound effects
3 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
4 present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience
- 4.1 discuss work regarding:
  - 4.1.1 how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition in his or her work
  - 4.1.2 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, animation style
  - 4.1.3 areas of concern/difficulty (if applicable)
  - 4.1.4 the use of tools and equipment
  - 4.1.5 the relationship of the storyboard to the story told in the animation project
  - 4.1.6 the quality of completed project
  - 4.1.7 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
- 4.2 participate in peer/teacher assessment
- 4.3 add the selected work to a portfolio
5 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 5.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 5.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
6 demonstrate basic competencies
- 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 6.1.1 communicate
  - 6.1.2 manage information
  - 6.1.3 use numbers
  - 6.1.4 think and solve problems
- 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 6.2.2 be responsible
  - 6.2.3 be adaptable
  - 6.2.4 learn continuously
  - 6.2.5 work safely
- 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 6.3.1 work with others
  - 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 7.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 7.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities