Creative animation

Learn how to use a variety of animation techniques including drawn, cut-out, pixilation and 3D model animation to produce a range of creative and innovative short animated sequences.You will use different professional computer applications suited to the different techniques explored.

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Key course information

Dates
10/01/12 - 13/03/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
10 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £236
Senior fee: £156
Concession: £110

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG302

Availability
Available
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Learn how to use a variety of animation techniques including drawn, cut-outs and 3D model animation and develop your narrative film-making skills. You will use aspects of a range of different applications, including iStopmotion, After Effects, Photoshop and iMovie, suited to the different techniques you will be exploring.

What topics will we cover?

Session 1: Introduction to the camera and capturing 'stop frame' animation on the computer. Group exercises in stop frame / pixillated movement.

Sessions 2-4: Using models to create a short, 3D, narrative, animated sequence.
Session 5: Introduction editing animation in iMovie.
Session 6: Exercises in drawn animation using a range of materials to produce different animated effects.
Session 7 Introduction to cut-out animation in After Effects using animated transformations
Session 8 Introduction to creating a multi layered animation in After Efffects
Session 9-10: Editing all work in iMovie with sound. Exporting movies and burning DVDs.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- create 'stop frame' animation
- understand the relationship between frames, movement, character and emotion.
- use narrative film-making skills
- create simple edits in iMovie
- prepare images in Photoshop
- animate images in After Effects using transformations
- understand how to use key frames
- export movies.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an introductory course. You should have some experience of using a computer.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Class demonstrations, individual assistance and exercises. You will be given notes and regular feedback throughout the class.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You can develop your animation skills further on a range of courses at CityLit in After Effects and in Flash animation. You can also develop your skills in editing in the intermediate and advanced editing courses at City Lit. You can also use your work to progress to and gain more from higher level course in animation, multi media or the digital moving image. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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