2D animationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the basic principles of 2D animation.
You know the process of conceptualizing and creating 2D animations.
You develop skills in character animation and motion graphics.
You learn how to use various tools and software for creating 2D animations.
You can create animation sequences for your own game projects.

Content

What is animation and what are the 12 principles of animation?
What are different animation techniques and styles?
How to animate objects and characters?
What are cycles and how do you animate walking, running and jumping cycles?
How to utilise different motion graphic techniques in animation (keyframes, tracking and motion paths, camera techniques and effects)?
What tools and software are used for creating 2D animations, and how do you use them effectively?
What is the difference between skeletal and sprite animation?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
– use professional vocabulary systematically. 
– identify interrelated tasks. 
– work together with customers/clients, users and target groups. 
– use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.