2D Animation Fundamentals

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand the fundamental principles of 2D animation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Summarise the history of 2D animation.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the fundamentals of industry standards for 2D animation.

  • 1.3.

    Explain current industry standard practices for 2D animation within film.

2. — Be able to develop a plan for a 2D animation project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Produce pre-production documentation.

3. — Be able to produce a 2D animation using industry standard software.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Create a 2D animation using a developed idea.

  • 3.2.

    Implement post-production techniques and effects to enhance and complete their animation.

  • 3.3.

    Render the animation following a specific guideline.

4. — Know how to professionally present and evaluate the animation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Present the finished animation.

  • 4.2.

    Review feedback.

  • 4.3.

    Self-evaluate the animation.