Character animation (10 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

The course introduces the history and practice of character design and character animation. Through exercises you will gain an understanding of the nature of the work of a character designer and animator. The focus is on how to convey a story and emotion to the audience through the character and its movement. The workshop-style course will also include physical and perceptual exercises. The course will develop personal expression, independent work and the ability to receive and give feedback. The course is linked to the planning of the 2nd year practice production.

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to
- design expressive characters for production purposes
- identify and apply the principles of character design
- make well-founded graphic solutions to support the story and the production
- outline the history of character design in terms of techniques and means of expression
- deepen their skills and knowledge of character design
- develop their own expression through their studies

Objective

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to
- design expressive characters for production purposes
- identify and apply the principles of character design
- make well-founded graphic solutions to support the story and the production
- outline the history of character design in terms of techniques and means of expression
- deepen their skills and knowledge of character design
- develop their own expression through their studies

Content

The course introduces the history and practice of character design and character animation. Through exercises you will gain an understanding of the nature of the work of a character designer and animator. The focus is on how to convey a story and emotion to the audience through the character and its movement. The workshop-style course will also include physical and perceptual exercises. The course will develop personal expression, independent work and the ability to receive and give feedback. The course is linked to the planning of the 2nd year practice production.

Failed (0)

Opiskelija ei ole suorittanut oppimistehtäviä hyväksytysti tai tehtävä/yksittäinen tehtävä puuttuu kokonaan. Opiskelija on osallistunut ryhmän työskentelyyn vain vähän tai ei ollenkaan.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Opiskelija on suorittanut kaikki oppimistehtävät, mutta saavuttanut oppimistavoitteet niukasti ja pintapuolisesti

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Opiskelija on suorittanut kaikki oppimistehtävät ja saavuttanut oppimistavoitteet hyvin. Opiskelija on hankkinut ja hyödyntänyt ajankohtaista ja tarkoituksenmukaista tietoa tehtävissään. Opiskelija on työskennellyt aktiivisesti.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Opiskelija on suorittanut kaikki oppimistehtävät, saavuttanut oppimistavoitteet ja osoittanut laajaa perehtyneisyyttä opintojakson teemoihin. Opiskelija on hyödyntänyt ajankohtaista ja tarkoituksenmukaista tietoa monipuolisesti ja luovasti. Opiskelija on sitoutunut työskentelyyn ja omalta osaltaan edistänyt tavoitteiden saavuttamista.