ART 252 - Animation 2

3 credit hours - Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory weekly; one term.
Create original animations with an emphasis on acting and storytelling. Utilize 2D and 3D software to manipulate facial expressions, body language, and dialogue to produce short narrative sequences. Learn to develop characters with an emphasis on weight and timing to convey the illusion of life. Lab fee $40.

Note: Although ART 251 and ART 252 can be taken in either order, the sequential order is recommended.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Create looping animated actions
Convey plot, emotion, and thought through character motions, gestures, body language, and facial expressions
Control character weight and timing through dynamic movements to convey the illusion of life
Create a scene in which multiple characters interact and move together
Create short narrative sequences telling a story or comical gag
Use various camera angles to help tell a narrative and emphasize moments