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AN2D 2550 - Animation Layout + Production Design

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

In this sophomore-level course, students explore different stylistic approaches to the development of 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: AN2D 2450 2D Animation II ; or AN 2310 Creative Visualization; or AN 1200 - Storyboarding  

Notes: (Formerly AN2D 3360 Animation Layout + Production Design, 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.
  • Create projects that iterate from traditional thumbnails to final digitally polished products.

AN2D 2550 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric   


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