CDM 6115

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the genres and basic principles of creating two-dimensional animation and its evolution over time as well as to the genres and various techniques of creating 2D animation and the basic characteristics of animated films. The course delves into modern techniques used in animation creation and 2D animation design and production software. The course will also analyze case studies of good use of animation in communication (advertising, information, education). 

Students will also encounter commercial and/or open-source software for creating two-dimensional animation (e.g., After effects, Adobe Animate, Synfig) and producing visual effects through laboratory exercises and implementation of completed tasks. 

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: 

• Understand and compare the different types of animation, the basic principles of their creation and the advanced techniques used in the production process. 
• Evaluate and suggest the appropriate type of animation for the transmission of targeted messages for communication purposes (promotion, information and awareness, education). 
• Evaluate and select the appropriate software and techniques to create the desired animation. 
• Combine animation and visual effects production software in combination with vector graphic creation software that were taught in previous years. 
• Create different types of 2D animation (cel animation, keyframe animation) using appropriate software. 
• Adapt to the developments in the field of animation creation.