2D Animation Principles (CA1101)
Below is the weekly breakdown of projects and assignments for this class. The syllabi for this course, and others I teach can be found on the main page. If you have a question or concern, please contact me. I generally respond to e-mails within a few hours of receiving them. NOTE: Students are required to bring pencils, a 9" x 12" sketchbook, a Wacom Cintiq stylus, a ream of 8.5" x 11" paper to each class.
Required Text: Timing for Animation - eBook edition (supplied)
Resources that are STRONGLY recommended to successfully grasp the course material:
- Preston Blair Lessons
- Rad Sechrist's Blog
- The Animator's Survival Kit by Richard Williams. (approx. $20.00)
- Cartoon Animation by Preston Blair. (approx. $17.00) also in our library
- John K.'s Blog
- Temple of the Seven Golden Camels
- Drawing the Looney Tunes: The Warner Bros. Character Design Manual by Dan Romanelli (approx. $30) also in our library
| Week 1: Intros / Ice Breakers. |
| Week 2: Bouncing Ball Exercise Due Quiz 1 |
| Week 3: Bouncing Ball Animation Due Quiz 2 |
| Week 4: Character Model Sheets Due Quiz 3 |
| Week 5: Flour Sack Animation Due Quiz 4 |
| Week 6: Emotional Walk Animation Due Quiz 5 |
| Week 7: Vertical Lift Animation Due Quiz 6 |
| Week 8: Lateral Weight Animation Due Quiz 7 |
| Week 9: Sword in the Stone Thumbnails and Keys Due. Sketchbook due. Quiz 8 |
| Week 10: Sword in the Stone 1st Draft Animation Due |
| Week 11: Final Exam. Final Sword in the Stone Animation Due DVD with all Projects included Due |
