AN2D 3360 - Animation Layout + Production Design

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

In this junior-level studio course, students explore different stylistic approaches to the development of original characters and environments. Using traditional and digital media, students produce model sheets, background layouts, and character layouts. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a greater working knowledge of staging, perspective, and composition, and how these pertain to cinematic motion and design.

Prerequisites: AN 2310 - Creative Visualization

Notes: (Formerly AN 4010 Animation Layout + Production Design)

Course Learning Outcomes:

Design backgrounds and characters with a strong emphasis on narrative.
Demonstrate staging and perspective in concept work.

AN2D3360 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Textbooks:
OPTIONAL TEXTBOOKS

Dream Worlds: Production Design for Animation
9781136139574
Hans Bacher
Taylor & Francis
2012-11-12

How to Draw
9781933492759
Scott Robertson, Thomas Bertling
2013-01-01
Required Course Materials:

Photoshop
ToonBoom Harmony