Animation Principles

Paper Code: 
24BMA212
Credits: 
04
Periods/week: 
04
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to gain strong knowledge about the fundamental principles of animation in addition to an invaluable appreciation for observational techniques & the art of planning.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

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Learning and teaching strategies

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Course Title

24BMA 212

 

Animation Principles

(Theory)

 

The students will:

CO49.Categorize and correlate 2D and 3D animated movies.

CO50.Distinguish, link and assess various processes and technologies in animation industry.

CO51. Compose small object animations using animation principles.

CO52. Build animations on characters, environment, and props according to the script.

CO53. Design and compose hand drawn short animated films.

CO54. Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, reading assignments, Demonstrations, Group activities, Teaching using advanced video tools.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

 

Assessment Strategies

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 

Principles of animation:  Timing and spacing, Squash and Stretch, Anticipation, Follow-Through, Overlapping Action, Arc, Ease-In and Ease-Out.

 

12.00
Unit II: 

Secondary Action: Exaggeration, Staging, Straight Ahead action, pose to pose, Solid Drawing,

12.00
Unit III: 

Principles as applied to specific techniques: weight, appeal.

12.00
Unit IV: 

Studying line of action. X- Sheet and dope sheet. Morphing. Tweening.

12.00
Unit V: 

Introduction to expressions- Types of expressions. Change of expression.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
SUGGESTED TEXT BOOKS:
  1. Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, “The Illusion Of Life”, Disney Publications.
  2. Richard Williams, “Animator’s Survival Kit”, Faber; Revised Edition, 2009.
  3. Elle Besen and Bryce Hallett, “Animation Unleashed: 100 Principles Every Animator, Comic Book Writer, Filmmaker, Video Artist, and Game Developer Should Know”, Michael Wiese Productions; Ill edition, 2008.
REFERENCES: 
SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOKS:
  1. Walt Stanchfield and Don Hahn, “Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: Volume 1: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures”, Focal Press; illustrated edition, 2009.
  2. Don Hahn and Hans Bacher, “Dream Worlds: Production Design for Animation”, Focal Press; 1 edition, 2007.
 
E-RESOURCES:
  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDqjIdI4bF4
  2. https://www.creativebloq.com/advice/understand-the-12-principles-of-animation
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_basic_principles_of_animation
 
REFERENCE JOURNALS:
  1. http://www.ijdesign.org/index.php/IJDesign
Academic Year: 
2024-25
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