Course Brief
Digital animation is the process used for generating frame-by-frame moving images that become animations by using specialised computer software applications for modelling and rendering. Digital animation may use 2D or 3D computer graphics and, inmany ways, has become the successor to traditional ‘cell’ animation, rotoscoping and stop motion practices and techniques.
The rise in the use of digital animation, is due to the animators’ ability to exercise greater control than in traditional animation techniques and practices. Digital animation also enables an individual animator to produce high-quality results without the use of expensive set pieces, props and/or actors. Further, it facilitates the creation of animations that would not be feasible through traditional means.
This unit introduces students to the technical skills and knowledge required in digital animation. Students will develop the skills to plan, produce and publish their own digital animations effectively using industry standard animation software.
- This course is offered in 60 contact hours
By the end of this unit students will be able to:
- Explore the development of digital animation and its application in different contexts.
- Plan a digital animation using storyboards, sketches and planning tools.
- Use industry standard production and post-production tools and techniques to develop a digital animation, for a specific target audience.
- Critically evaluate a digital animation based on viewer feedback and reflection.
Unit level: 5
Credit value: 15
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BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design (Digital Design)
Employment Focused. Affordable. Globally Recognized Qualifications in Art and Design.
Build and validate your interest, knowledge and skill in creative design processes with the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design (Digital Design) at SBCS. This internationally recognized, practical qualification prepares students for employment in the design sector, in areas such as Web Design, Animation, Marketing, Illustration and Multimedia. Focusing not only on the creative side of art and design, but this programme also covers the business aspects of the Corporate and Freelance sector.
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The programme comprises 14 units where you will learn and practise a variety of techniques to develop a substantial portfolio of work, as well as set the foundation for an exciting career in the creative industries.
Graduates of this Level 5 Higher National Diploma are accepted onto to the final year of the BA (Hons) in Graphic Design offered by the University of Sunderland.