ANIMATION PRINCIPLES

Paper Code: 
BMA 212
Credits: 
04
Periods/week: 
04
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The main objective of this subject is to impart strong knowledge about the fundamental principles of animation in addition to an invaluable appreciation for observational techniques & the art of planning.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Learning Outcomes

 (at course level)

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

BMA 212

Animation principles

 (Theory)

 

Students will be able to:

 

CO32. Identify about basic principles in animation.

CO33. Illustrate the application of basic principles in animation.

CO34. Create short animations using stop motion and non-conventional techniques.

CO35. Describe the various processes and technologies in animation industry

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: 
  1. Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, “The Illusion Of Life”, Disney Publications.
  2. Richard Williams, “Animator’s Survival Kit”, Faber; Revised Edition (5 November 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 (1 October 2008).

 

REFERENCES: 
  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 edition (23 March 2009).
  2. Don Hahn and Hans Bacher, “Dream Worlds: Production Design for Animation”, Focal Press; 1 edition (23 November 2007).

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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