The module aims to give a foundation of transferable animation skills through the teaching of generic animation principles such as walk cycles, squash and stretch, running, overlap, anticipation and follow-through using drawn animation techniques.

Animation Skills aims to develop the skills of observation and sense of timing for both animal and human motion, exploring how these skills can be transferred and reproduced in an animation context.

As well as animation principles the module will also look at techniques for planning an animation such as character model sheets and layout.

On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of animation in relation to observation and timing.
• Record real life movement and examine its physical properties.
• Demonstrate practical skills using a 2D digital animation system.
• Apply knowledge of real life movement and basic principles of animation to the production of 2D drawn animation sketches.
• Recognise and implement the theoretical implications of translating principles of animation into a computer environment.

Student achievement will be measured by one In-Course Assessment which will be related to 2D drawn animation methods.

Studio Tools 1 must be taken in conjunction with this module.

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