Course Name (short): 2D Applications
School: Animation Arts and Design
Program(s): Bachelor of Animation
Program Coordinator(s): Mark Mayerson
Course Leader or Contact: Tba
Originator: Barbara Mathieu
Designate: Barbara Mathieu
Version: 1.02
Status: Approved - Under Rev (AREV)

Calendar Description
Students construct finished scenes by creatively working with 2D animation software. Students apply digital production workflows in the creation of scenes and understand why that flow is important.

Typical Instructional Format

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: N/A

Detailed Description
Students construct finished scenes by creatively working with 2D animation software. Virtual cameras and multi-layered layouts are used to construct a scene in 3D space. Both digitally drawn animation and symbol animation are created to complete the scene. Students apply digital production workflows and understand why that flow is important. This knowledge helps the students adapt to different studio productions.

Program Context

 Critical Performance:
Students will have demonstrated the ability to use animated character
assets in a 2D digital environment.  Advanced features and procedures
will supplement the animation to prepare this content for the
composite stage of the film process.

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to:
1.  Evaluate artwork for software application compatibility
2.  Interpret digital reference to guide animation performance
3.  Incorporate colour management into a scene
4.  Organize image assets in virtual 3-D space
5.  Formulate image resolution with respect to planned camera motion
6.  Compose camera motion in 2D application
7.  Construct character for symbol scene
8.  Pose character through time and fine tune to enhance performance

Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
Assignment #1: Reference and Digital Drawing                 10%
Assignment #2: Colour Management and Use                     10%
Assignment #3: Visual Effects and Masks                      10%
Assignment #4: Motion with Camera and Pegs                   15%
Assignment #5: Symbols                                       10%
Assignment #6: Character Customization for Symbol Use        10%
Assignment #7: Completed Scene Project                       25%
In-Class Quiz: Two @ 5%                                      10%

- ToonBoom Animate Forum: http://www.toonboom.com/support/forums/animate/
http://www.toonboomtutorials.com/

-ToonBoom Harmony documentation
-Adobe TV: http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-flash-professional-cs5/
-Adobe - 1K
tool:http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-flash-professional-cs5/using-spring-properties-with-ik-bones
- Lynda.com (available at Sheridan)

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances
such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and
class timetabling.

Week 1: Intro and Workflow Theory
Introduction to course
- Course outline
- Expectations
- Assignments
Theory:
- Reinforce how workflows are used in a digital environment
- Demonstrate proper file usage and management
- Reinforce the importance of a backup policy

Weeks 2 - 5: Paperless Drawings and Colour Management
- Explore the use of different references to achieve the visualized
animation
- Evaluate drawing tools to finalize the animation
- Justify effective colour management and use
- Assess visual effects and masking to compliment the animation

Weeks 6-7: Use of Camera and Pegs
- Construct multi-layered scene is 3D space
- Generate camera motion within a 3D scene

Weeks 8 -14: Symbol Based Animation
- Create and prepare character for symbol scene
- Define character structure to enable posing
- Pose character through time then refine animation