Character Animation

The Character Animation Course continues to strengthen students’ animation skills by exploring methods for creating movement that is not only entertaining and appealing, but also depicts actions that are driven by the character’s emotions and personality. In this course, students analyze methods for creating acting choices that are unique and interesting. Through group discussion and analysis, students are introduced to the importance of evaluating their own work as well as the work of their peers. This enables each student to critique animated work with the intent of implementing what has been learned into future animations.

Course Outline

• Animation Fundamentals to Complex Movement
• Scene Composition and Staging
• Entertainment Analysis
• Acting Theory, Development, and Techniques
• Group Participation and Critique