Animation and Graphic Design
2020/2021
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
Previous or simultaneous studies of “Introduction to Programming”Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the course module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must have knowledge about the basic theory and history of graphic design and aesthetics and the relation to animation
- Must have knowledge about the history, techniques and principles of animation and the relation to graphic design
- Must be able to evaluate on the visual relationships in a composition of images (e.g. posters) and time-based media (e.g. animation)
- Must understand the concept of animation and its relation to graphic design
- Must have knowledge about the graphic design and animation production pipeline, including storyboards and animatics for animated short films
- Must understand the basic theories of 3D animation (e.g. the differences between forward and inverse kinematics)
- Must have knowledge about the state-of-the-art techniques used in computer animation and graphic design
Skills
Students who complete the course module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must be able to apply basic principles within graphic design: Text and typefaces, different contrasts, color theory, balance in a composition, proportion, flow and grid design
- Must be able to evaluate and understand different graphical communication forms: Typefaces, shapes, contrasts, colors, balance, proportion and flow
- Must be able to apply the fundamentals of key framing to create traditional animation
- Must be able to apply the steps needed to design, model, animate, light and render a computer animated 3D scene
- Must be able to apply knowledge of modeling, rigging and animation to render a 3D computer animated character
- Must be able to apply theories of graphic design, traditional and 3D animation techniques and theories to produce an animated short film
Competences
Students who complete the course module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must have knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of software applications within visual design, 3D modeling and animation
Type of instruction
Refer to the overview of instruction types listed in the start of chapter 3. The types of instruction for this course are decided in accordance with the current Framework Provisions and directions are decided and given by the Study Board for Media Technology.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Animation and Graphic Design |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam
In accordance with the current Framework Provisions and directions
on examination from the Study Board for Media Technology:
To be eligible to take the exam the student must have fulfilled: • handing in of written assignments or the like • completion of certain – or all – study activities Note that if admittance to the exam or parts of the assessment is to be based on written work or ex-ercises, a deadline is stipulated for when the work must be handed in. If the student hands in a pa-per/exercises after the deadline, the student has used an examination attempt. Individual oral or written examination with internal censor. The assessment is performed in accord-ance with the 7-point scale. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | With certain aids:
See Semester Description |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Animation og grafisk design |
| Module code | MSNMEDB1104 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
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| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg, Campus Copenhagen |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Media Technology |
| Department | Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology |
| Faculty | Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
