In this course students will study the basic movements of the human form and draw from live reference. Topics such as lip sync shooting on ones, drapery, and basic acting will be discussed. In this course students will be introduced to the computer programs that deal with the compilation of their animated work. Topics such as scanning ink and paint, batching and x-sheet creation will be covered. This course requires students to apply techniques of movement in ways which emphasize story-telling.
Students practise the roles of director, organizer of theatrical games, and choreographer.
Emphasis is placed on the ability to focus imagination through movement. Evaluation is based on a series of skits. This course provides students with the opportunity to select and animate their own subject matter by applying their knowledge of animation in their chosen career field. This course familiarizes students with the use of light, shadow and colour. Students learn to model the human form in three dimensions, using various shading techniques and colour applications.