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DECO1017: Principles of Animation

2022 unit information

This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles of animation and its role in interaction design. Students will develop an understanding of the process involved in developing character, text and motion graphics based 2D animation, and techniques and tools for production to support animation. Assessments in this unit focus on the application of animation in user interface design. Students will acquire basic animation skills, develop the skills to create an animated sequence, and learn the critical vocabulary to describe animation. Basic knowledge will be related to foundational technical skills in industry standard software for animation.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Design Lab

Code DECO1017
Academic unit Design Lab
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. control and manipulate P.O.A (Principles of Animation) with intention and direction
  • LO2. integrate P.O.A into a composition and control scene transition
  • LO3. synthesise and direct elements of P.O.A into a narrative structure
  • LO4. identify and utilise animation techniques and principles
  • LO5. show intent and consideration in regard to visual design, audio effects and genre
  • LO6. demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies and practices used in the communication of an idea and interaction for a product.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote

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