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The subject will be taught in Spanish. Some content and resources may be presented in English or Catalan.
E2_Idear, design, plan and make 2D animation short films and video games
2D animation currently has multiple applications in diverse fields such as cinema, television, Internet, video games, advertising, education... Knowing and putting into practice the basic principles of animation will bring more quality, spontaneity and expressiveness to the work we do, whether this is a final product of 2D animation or a preparatory phase of other digital techniques, such as 3D animation, motion graphics or video games.
The 2D Drawing and Animation subject aims for the student to acquire the necessary skills to conceptualize, design and develop 2D animation pieces for audiovisual media. Throughout the course, artistic drawing concepts will also be studied and applied, allowing the student to use freehand drawing as a premise for the development of 2D animation pieces. Key works and authors will be analyzed to understand the evolution of 2D animation techniques and styles. The basic processes and procedures required by the production of 2D animation will also be studied and applied, applying the fundamentals and strategies specific to audiovisual media.
The 2D Drawing and Animation subject belongs to the area of Animation and Multimedia and is a related subject to degree subjects such as Graphic Design, 3D Animation and 3D Design.
Considerations:
For the correct functioning of the subject as well as its correct continuous assessment, certain material is needed for the class:
Block 1. 2D animation: definition, principles and state of the art
1.1. History of animation.
1.2. Animation techniques, production phases and tools.
1.3. Laws of motion and the 12 principles of animation.
1.4. Fundamentals of animation.
Block 2. Analyzing animation
2.1. Motion Analysis: Compelling animation.
2.2. Types: realistic animation vs. cartoon.
2.3. Animation in the different areas.
2.4. Bipedal characters.
2.5. Creative animation.
Block 3. Creativity, drawing and design
3.1. Sources of inspiration and other creative techniques.
3.2. Design and construction of characters and environments.
3.3. Work methodology: characters and environments.
The subject will be assessed through a continuous assessment system that will take into account the different learning practices and a mandatory test of theoretical content.
Assessment
The grade of each student will be calculated following the following percentages:
When presenting each activity, the delivery requirements, the assessment and whether they are individual or group exercises will be specified.
General description of the exam
The content examination consists of carrying out a knowledge assessment test related to the three blocks taught.
Considerations to take into account:
Activities:
Exam:
Recovery:
Plagiarism:
Cavalier, Stephen (2011). The World History of Animation. University of California Press
Johnston, Ollie.; Thomas, Frank. (1984). Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life. Abbeville Press.
Williams, Richard (2012). The Animator's Survival Kit: a manual of methods, principles and formulas for classical, computer, games, stop motion and internet animators. 2nd ed. Faber and Faber.
Halas, John; Whitaker, Harold; Sito, Tom (2009). Timing for animation. Focal Press
Mattesi, Mike (2006). Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series). 2ª Editing. Focal Press.
Muybridge, Eadweard (2000). Animals in motion. Dover Publications.
Muybridge, Eadweard (2000). Human figure in motion. Dover Publications.
White, Tony (1988). The Animator's Workbook. Watson-Guptill Publications.