Animation II
Recommended Grade Level:11-12
Course Description:This course is designed for students who have a basic understanding of animation and/or have taken the animation I course and are eager to dive deeper into the world of animation. You'll learn advanced animation techniques such as character animation and 3D animation, and have access to the entire Adobe Suite and Blender to bring your projects to life. The topics that will be covered into this course are:
You'll also learn about the animation industry and the various career opportunities available in animation and have the chance to work on more complex and exciting animation projects, and gain the confidence to create professional-looking animations!
Course Description:This course is designed for students who have a basic understanding of animation and/or have taken the animation I course and are eager to dive deeper into the world of animation. You'll learn advanced animation techniques such as character animation and 3D animation, and have access to the entire Adobe Suite and Blender to bring your projects to life. The topics that will be covered into this course are:
- Advanced animation principles: students will learn more advanced animation techniques such as inverse kinematics, rigging, and lip-syncing.
- Character animation: students will learn how to animate characters and bring them to life through movement and expressions.
- Adobe After Effects and Character Animate: students will learn how to animate characters in real time using Character Animate, and learn Adobe After Effects.
- Adobe Certifications: students will have the opportunity to take Adobe industry certifications.
- 3D animation: students will learn how to create animations in 3D using software such as Blender.
- Visual storytelling: students will learn how to use animation to tell stories and convey emotions.
- Advanced animation production process: students will learn about the more advanced steps involved in creating an animation, such as pre-production, production, and post-production.
- Industry standards and best practices: students will learn about the industry standards and best practices used in animation production.
- Collaboration and teamwork: students will learn how to work in a team environment and collaborate on animation projects.
- Professionalism and portfolio development: students will learn how to present their work professionally and how to create a portfolio of their animation work.
- Feedback and critique: students will continue to receive feedback and critiques on their animations to help them improve their skills.
You'll also learn about the animation industry and the various career opportunities available in animation and have the chance to work on more complex and exciting animation projects, and gain the confidence to create professional-looking animations!