Creative narrative cut-out animation

Learn how to create innovative and effective narrative cut out animations using the professional application After Effects.

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Key course information

Dates
24/04/12 - 03/07/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
10 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £236
Senior fee: £156

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG303

Availability
This date is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

In this course you will develop, not only skills in animation using cut-out, drawn and photographic images but also skills in storyboarding and creating effective narrative sequences. We will use the application Photoshop to prepare images and the professional application After Effects to animate the sequences.

What topics will we cover?

Session 1: Preparing images in Photoshop. Using selections and creating multi layered images.
Session 2: Importing images into After Effects and animating transformations in 2D
Session 3: Importing multi layered compositions into After effects and animating layers in 3D
Session 4: Working with nested compositions and effects.
Session 5: Animating virtual cameras
Session 6: Creating storyboards for sequences
Session 7 to 9: Individual assistance on personal projects
Session 10: rendering quicktime movies, Viewing work, burning DVD’s.

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

- Prepare images in photoshop for use in After effects
- Import images into After Effects and animate transformations in 2D
- Understand the use of keyframes and layers
- Animate transformations in 3D
- Animate cameras
- Create storyboards of animated sequences which can be realized in After effects.

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

This is an introductory course. You do not need to have experience in animation or After Effects though you are expected to have had basic experience in 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?

Demonstrations, practical exercises and projects, individual assistance and notes. You will be encouraged to do the preparatory work for your individual project outside 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 may wish to develop your animation and video editing skills further through a range of Flash and Creative animation courses and digital video editing courses at City lit. You can use your animation to enhance your showreel and gain entry to Animation foundation and degree courses.

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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