Course overview
This course establishes the foundational practice-based knowledge and skills specific to illustration and animation. Students will be introduced to the studio environment where they will explore processes and principles of picture making specific to illustration and animation including composition, colour theory and application, selected animation principles and drawing processes and techniques for illustration and animation. Students will learn to recognise and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills in the execution of introductory level Illustration and Animation projects to provide a foundation for future development in illustration and animation practice.
- Illustration Fundamentals
- Animation Fundamentals
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse pictorial content, context and structure
- Apply foundational principles, elements and knowledge in the development of static and moving pictures
- Demonstrate effective presentation methods and techniques relevant to illustration and animation contexts
- Utilise digital and analogue mediums, techniques and processes for effective picture making and animation
- Demonstrate an iterative and considered picture making process through reflective practice
- Demonstrate representational drawing skills throughout the picture design process
Degree list
The following degrees include this course