AN 2100 - 2D Animation and Sound

This course will introduce students to the history, theory and practice of 2D animation. Students will develop skills in storyboarding and developing sound-based animation using 2D software such as Adobe Photoshop, Animate and After Effects. Audio capture techniques and syncing to sound and introductory sound editing will also be addressed. Techniques covered will also include collage animation, frame-by-frame compositing, and digitally interpolated motion. Assignments will familiarize students with narrative structure, dialog and expressive character movement. (4 Credits)