Animating Illustration

3 units

Adding motion to an illustration both complicates and expands its potential for storytelling. This studio course develops creative methods for animation-based illustration and explores contemporary techniques in the field of motion design. We will cover the fundamentals of animation production, working both independently and collaboratively on animation. Skills we will explore include expressive character animation and design, storyboarding, keyframing, and file setup. Contemporary and traditional techniques will be covered. We watch animation, talk to working animators, and discuss relevant topics in animation theory.