Course description

Certainly! A 2D & 3D Animation course focuses on teaching the principles, techniques, and software used in creating animated content. Here are ten subjects commonly included in such a course:

1. Introduction to Animation: Overview of animation principles, history, and different animation techniques used in 2D and 3D animation.

2. Storyboarding: Creating visual narratives, storytelling, and planning sequences through storyboards for both 2D and 3D animations.

3. 2D Animation Fundamentals: Learning the basics of 2D animation software (e.g., Adobe Animate, Toon Boom), including keyframes, timing, and animation tools.

4. Character Design and Animation: Understanding character creation, development, rigging, and animating characters in both 2D and 3D.

5. 3D Modeling: Introduction to 3D modeling software (e.g., Autodesk Maya, Blender) for creating 3D objects, environments, and assets.

6. Texturing and Lighting: Techniques for applying textures, materials, and lighting to 3D models to create realistic or stylized visuals.

7. Rigging and Animation in 3D: Rigging 3D models with skeletons and controls, and animating them using keyframes and motion techniques.

8. Visual Effects (VFX): Introduction to VFX tools and techniques used in both 2D and 3D animation for enhancing visual elements.

9. Rendering and Compositing: Understanding the rendering process in 3D animation and compositing elements together for the final output.

10. Portfolio Development: Creating a portfolio showcasing animated projects and demonstrating acquired skills and expertise.

Practical assignments, projects, and hands-on exercises are integrated into the course to allow students to apply animation techniques and software tools effectively. The curriculum aims to equip individuals with the skills needed for a career in animation, including roles in film, gaming, advertising, and multimedia industries.