Anim 215 2D Computer Animation
Assignments



Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Assignment 4



  • Assignment 1

      • The main objectives of this assignment is to master the Adobe Animate fundamentals, and to understand the four principles of animation, Squash and stretch / Anticipation / Staging / and Straight Ahead and Pose to Pose.

      • Choose one of the four principles above and select a theme that corresponds to it from this list. The theme for the animation must be selected from the provided list.

      • After choosing a theme, type your name in the name field.

      • If a topic has already been taken by two people, you must choose a different topic. One topic cannot be chosen by three people.

      • It is strongly recommended to use characters with simple geometric shapes.

      • The completed animation should be submitted in the following format.
        • Fla (e.g., Squash and stretch 6_JoonSung.fla)
          • dimension: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
          • frame rate: 24 fps
          • length: 10 seconds
          • sounds: stereo




  • Assignment 2
      • The main objective of this assignment is to understand Follow Through and Overlapping /Slow In and Slow Out / Arcs /and Secondary Action.

      • Choose one of the four principles above and select a theme that corresponds to it from this list. The theme for the animation must be selected from the provided list.

      • After choosing a theme, type your name in the name field.
      • If a topic has already been taken by two people, you must choose a different topic. One topic cannot be chosen by three people.

      • It is strongly recommended to use characters with simple geometric shapes.

      • The completed animation should be submitted in the following format.
        • Fla (e.g., Follow Through and Overlapping 8_JoonSung.fla)
          • dimension: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
          • frame rate: 24 fps
          • length: 10 seconds
          • sounds: stereo








  • Assignment 3
      • The main objective of this assignment is to understand Timing / Exaggeration / Solid Drawing / and Appeal

      • Choose one of the four principles above and select a theme that corresponds to it from this list. The theme for the animation must be selected from the provided list.

      • After choosing a theme, type your name in the name field.

      • If a topic has already been taken by two people, you must choose a different topic. One topic cannot be chosen by three people.

      • It is strongly recommended to use characters with simple geometric shapes.

      • The completed animation should be submitted in the following format.
        • Fla (e.g., Timing 5_JoonSung.fla)
          • dimension: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
          • frame rate: 24 fps
          • length: 10 seconds
          • sounds: stereo








  • Assignment 4 (final)

      • Assignment 4-1: Create a character and Storyboard

        • The theme for the animation must be selected from this list.

        • Create a compelling character with unique personalities and (facial) expressions that will be used on your animation.

        • Practice illustrating the character from different angles and animating a sequence of changing facial expressions, and interacting with an object or its environment.

        • Develop a visual narrative through storyboards including camera angles and character actions.

        • Submission
          1. Character: Submit your character(s) in any following formats: fla, jpg, png, pdf, ai, psd.
          2. Storyboard: Use this template and submit your stroyboard in any following formats: jpg, png, pdf, doc, ppt.




      • Assignment 4-2: Create an animation
        • Your final must adqutely reflect the principles of animation and demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Animate taught in class.

        • The completed animation should be submitted in the following format. *Note that you need to submit your work in two different formats. Compress all items below into a zip.

          1. Fla (e.g., Chosen theme_JoonSung.fla)

          2. MP4 (e.g., Chosen theme_JoonSung.mp4)
            • dimension: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
            • frame rate: 24 fps
            • length: 30 seconds
            • sounds: stereo

          3. Also submit the followiong in a pdf or doc
            • Title
            • Brief synopsis (description)
            • Name of artist
            • Sounds / Music (if applicable)