VFX101 Introduction to Animation (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Design and Visual Production (DSVIS)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This introductory subject covers the history, theory and practice of animation. The subject will introduce students to the art of the moving image from traditional animation through to modern digital techniques across a diverse range of media.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VFX101
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Upon enrolling in this subject it is expected that the student has demonstrated some artistic merit and has functional knowledge in using computers.
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have already completed MPI205 .
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- - be able to understand the history, theory and practice of traditional and digital animation
- - be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the software and hardware employed in the animation industry
- - be able to demonstrate fundamental skills for preproduction, production and postproduction
- - be able to demonstrate foundation knowledge in production of animation for diverse applications and mediums
- - be able to demonstrate a critical awareness and appreciation of the creative potential of animation in internet, television, movies, graphic design and interactive media
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- - History and appreciation of animation
- - Fundamentals of animation techniques
- - Traditional Animation
- - Basic anatomy and physics
- - Stop motion and rotoscoping
- - Computer Graphics in animation
- - Essential compositing
- - Animation production pipelines
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.