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Unleash Your Creativity: Move, Learn, and Discover the Art of Animation

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Animation &Motion Capture I

Index

Evaluation

Survey

Certificate

Activities

Units

Course Overview

Dive into the exciting world of animation and motion capture in this immersive introductory course designed for middle and high school students ready to bring characters and stories to life! Through hands-on workshops, dynamic industry insights, and state-of-the-art technology, students will explore the art and science of keyframed and performance capture animation. This course blends creative expression with technical proficiency, allowing students to create animated projects while learning the mechanics that drive the industry’s most captivating visuals. Guided by industry professionals through detailed video tutorials, students will gain proficiency with the tools and techniques used by top studios. Each tutorial provides in-depth, step-by-step instruction, allowing students to explore the mechanics of character motion and understand the intricacies behind animated scenes. Enhanced by screenings and critiques, this course empowers students to create original animated shorts and build a portfolio that showcases their growing skills while developing a deep appreciation for animation’s transformative impact across history and culture.

Course Overview

Assignments:

Assignments are evaluated based on:

Following directions and submitting deliverables on time
Exhibiting an understanding of the principles discussed in class
Conveying your ideas thoughtfully and effectively
Original work only! Plagiarism and use of generative artificial intelligence in the form of but not limited to ChatGPT, DALL · E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion are not accepted. Process is important and project files are to be turned in with final renders.

Animation Appreciation

Unit 2.5

History of Animation

Unit 2.0

Introductions

Unit 1.0

Units

Analyzing a Walk Cycle

Unit 5

Critique #1

Unit 4

Intro to 2D Animation

Unit 3

Units

Critique #2

Unit 8.0

3D Keyframe Walk Cycle

Unit 7.0

Intro to 3D Animation

Unit 6.0

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Objectives, Syllabus Overview, and Student Introductions

Introductions

Course syllabus
Projector or large monitor display

In this introductory unit, students embark on their journey into the art and science of animation and motion capture. They’ll explore the course roadmap, get a sneak peek into upcoming projects, assignments, and cutting-edge resources that will fuel their creative development. This is also a chance to build our creative community—students will introduce themselves, share their unique reasons for joining, and discuss personal goals for learning animation and motion capture. Get ready to set the stage for an inspiring and skill-building adventure!

Objectives

Guided review of syllabus
Spinner: AMC Student Icebreaker

Materials

Class Exercise(s)

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What animated movie, show, or game inspires you and why?
If you could create an animated character, what would they be like and what world would they live in?
What skill in animation or motion capture are you excited to learn?
How do you see animation or motion capture fitting into your future goals?
If you could work with any animator or studio, who would it be and what would you create together?

Launch Spinner Activity for AMC 1

Prompts

History of Animation

History of Animation Presentation
Optical animation toys (phenakistoscope, thaummatrope, flipbook)

Projector or large monitor display

In this unit, students will embark on an immersive exploration of animation’s fascinating history, from its magical beginnings to its cutting-edge modern forms. They'll step back to the era of pre-cinema optical toys and illusions, experience the breakthroughs of early cinema, and witness the artistry of classic 2D animation. Then, they’ll dive into the revolutionary world of early 3D animation and discover the limitless possibilities of today’s animation technology. By the end, students will gain a deep appreciation for the craft’s evolution and be inspired to shape the future of animation!

Objectives

Lecture and screening of animation clips
Pass around samples of optical animation toys

Materials

Class Exercises

2D Animation

Welcome to the exciting journey of discovery and learning that we offer in our interactive course. In this module, you will immerse yourself in a world of possibilities where every click brings you closer to your educational goals.Together, we will explore innovative concepts and practical tools that will help you reach your full potential. Get ready to challenge your limits, expand your horizons, and become the architect of your own success. You are about to embark on a transformative experience that will mark the beginning of your journey towards knowledge and excellence!

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With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight a specific phrase or piece of information that will be etched in the memory of your audience, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want!

You can use the photograph, gif or illustration you want to enhance multimedia content.

In Insert, select video and include your link. Ready!

And use this space to describe it. Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone amazed. Also, you will synthesize the content and entertain your audience.

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This activity will immerse us in an interactive activity designed to put into practice the concepts learned during the course.

Activity 2

This activity will immerse us in an interactive activity designed to put into practice the concepts learned during the course.

Activity 1

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Surprise your audience with interactive images. You can use a photograph or an illustration as a base.

The important thing is that it is very attractive to grab your audience's attention.

Include additional information and display it with interactive images in one click.

Activity 2

In this section, you will have the opportunity to test your acquired knowledge throughout the course. Our interactive quiz will provide a detailed assessment of your understanding of key topics. Get ready to challenge your skills and reinforce your learning as you move towards mastering the fundamental concepts. Don't miss the chance to demonstrate everything you've learned so far!

Assessment

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recognizing your commitment to learning and your mastery of the course content. Congratulations on this significant achievement!

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Course completed!

Haven't we convinced you to use graphics in your creations yet? Well: there are studies that show that 50% of the brain is responsible for processing visual stimuli, and that it is retained 42% more when the content is animated.

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