2D animation (5 cr)
Code: GD00FA75-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
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- Timing
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01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
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- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Department of Culture
- Campus
- Ecampus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 27
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
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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?
Course material
Lectures, videos, links and tutorials on Learn.
Study forms and methods
The course consists of unscheduled online study, supplemented by scheduled online lessons. Your active participation in these scheduled lessons is mandatory.
You will conduct your studies on the Learn platform, which becomes accessible on the course start date.
You must have an internet connection, as well as video and audio capabilities for online lessons.
You must complete and submit your assignments individually by the specified deadlines.
RDI and work-related cooperation
RD&i cooperation will be integrated if possible.
Timing of exams and assignments
Exams and Deadlines
Deadlines:
– In order to benefit from the
dedicated feedback sessions,
students must have at least
partially completed the
assignments on review at that
time.
– If a student misses the
deadline for an assignment
feedback session, no
assurance of feedback at a
later date can be given.
Further information
Students complete assignments independently with the help of instructions and video tutorials. In class, a student will receive feedback and deepen their expertise.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Completed assignments.