ANIMATION TECHNIQUES

Paper Code: 
BMA 212
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.

Unit I: 

Introduction to the 12 Principles of Animation- Squash and Stretch, Anticipation, Staging, Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose, Follow Through and Overlapping Action, Slow In and Slow Out, Arc, Secondary Action, Timing, Exaggeration, Solid Drawing and Appeal.

Unit II: 

Timing and Spacing, Three Ways to Animate, X- sheet. Studying line of action, drawing action figures.

Ball Bouncing, Walks, Jumps and skips, weight lift, arm movement, timing, staggers, wave and whip action.

Unit IV: 

Bird fly, canon blast, double take, Basic animal walk pattern.

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: 
2016-17
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