STORYBOARD DESIGN

Paper Code: 
BMA 411
Credits: 
04
Periods/week: 
04
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To instruct participants in the basics of storyboard creation for animation and live-action projects.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Learning Outcomes (at course level)

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

BMA 411

Storyboard Design

 (Theory)

 

Students will be able to:

CO87. Illustrate story according to script

CO88. Create character expressions, poses and props according to scene demand.

CO89. Explore various camera techniques, angles and shots for storyboarding.

CO90. Design & Create animatic with sound.

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: 

Story Board - Definition - Importance of Story Board – Advantage - Different Types of Story Boards - Story Board Formats.

12.00
Unit II: 

Elements of Storyboarding: - Design, Color, Light and Shadow, Perspective, Application of Staging.

12.00
Unit III: 

Composition Rules - Concept of Panels and Its Usages- Floor Plans – Storyboarding Movements.

12.00
Unit IV: 

Illustrating Camera Techniques in a Story Board - Visual Continuity – Transitions – Digital Storyboarding.

12.00
Unit V: 

Creation of Animatic – Scanning Story Board Panels and Synchronizing It with the Sound Tracks.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
  1. Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, “The Illusion of Life”, Disney Publications.
  2. Sergio Paez and Anson Jew, “Professional Storyboarding: Rules of Thumb”, Focal Press (6 February 2013).
  3. Guiseppe Cristiano, “The Storyboard Design Course: The Ultimate Guide for Artists, Directors, Producers and Scriptwriters”, Thames & Hudson Ltd (18 February 2008).
REFERENCES: 
  1. FionnualaHalligan, “The Art of Movie Storyboards: Visualising the Action of the World's Greatest Films”, Ilex (7 October 2013).
  2. Giuseppe Cristiano, “The Storyboard Artist: A Guide to Freelancing in Film, TV, and Advertising”, Michael Wiese Productions (13 January 2012).
  3. Jennifer Van Sijll, “Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmaker Must Know”, Michael Wiese Productions (31 August 2005).
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