Storyboard Design

Paper Code: 
24BMA411
Credits: 
04
Periods/week: 
04
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Understand the basics of storyboard creation for animation and live-action projects.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Learning and teaching strategies

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24BMA 411

 

Storyboard Design

(Theory)

 

The students will:

  1. Design storyboard thumbnails according to pre-created scripts.                                    
  2. Prepare compositions for storyboarding using various camera angles and shots.
  3. Design and build character expressions, poses and props according to the scenes.
  4. Create panels manually and digitally and design beat boards.
  5. Design and build animatic(s) with sound.
  6. Contribute effectively in course-  specific interaction  

Approach in teaching:

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

 

Learning activities for the students:

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

 

Assessment Strategies

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

 

12.00

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

12.00

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

12.00

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

12.00

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

12.00

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

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
SUGGESTED TEXT BOOKS:
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, 2013.
3.Guiseppe Cristiano, “The Storyboard Design Course: The Ultimate Guide for Artists, Directors, Producers and Scriptwriters”, Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2008.
REFERENCES: 
SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOKS:
1.Fionnuala Halligan, “The Art of Movie Storyboards: Visualizing the Action of the World's Greatest Films”, Ilex, 2013.
2.Giuseppe Cristiano, “The Storyboard Artist: A Guide to Freelancing in Film, TV, and Advertising”, Michael Wiese Productions, 2012.
3.Jennifer Van Sijll, “Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmaker Must Know”, Michael Wiese Productions, 2005.
 
E-RESOURCES:
1.https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-a-storyboard-for-a-film#:~:text=A%20storyboard%20is%20a%20visual,happen%20in%20your%20finished%20piece.
2.https://www.vyond.com/resources/what-is-a-storyboard-and-why-do-you-need-one/
3.https://www.storyboardthat.com/articles/e/what-is-a-storyboard
 
REFERENCE JOURNALS:
1.https://journal.animationstudies.org/
Academic Year: 
2024-25
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