Description
Prerequisite: Introduction to 2D Animation (FILM 3489) and permission of the instructor. This course will further enhance the development of 2D animation concepts and techniques. Students are expected to have introductory knowledge of Toon Boom Animation’s Harmony software—the global standard for animation and storyboarding—and to be comfortable with basic animation skills. As an intermediate/advanced course, students will delve deeper into animation fundamentals and explore advanced techniques, including shift and trace, motion arcs, and secondary movements. Additionally, students will expand their proficiency in Harmony software by developing advanced camera techniques, utilizing traditional and auto lip-sync tools, leveraging nodes for lighting and effects, and exploring a variety of advanced tools. Students will enrich their drawing and animation skills by understanding body mechanics and motion flow, focusing on techniques such as animated cycles, rotating forms, transformations,