The semester is over now so this is the last post.

Some may remember this following video some may have been absent that day. If you can see this video and understand why that choice of animation was is so effective and an idea of how they made it happen then you have been introduced to animation.

The following is the making of the previous video. show you how some animators chose to work.

Was the sentiment the animator had expressed to you? if not what was your impression and think of some reasons behind that.

Digitally Hand-Drawn.

Good luck on your Exams and Gallery Show.

I will be on campus tomorrow from about 1:00 pm  in  room 19 for you to turn things in, finish work or ask any last questions. As for the animation class its just turning in things and showing other things(not easier per se, but I would have to say preferable) .

Please refer to the Assignments page for the requirements of the work.

What to Display:

•  A FLIP BOOK and BASIC PHENAKISTOSCOPE : 2 AND/OR A THAUMATROPE : 3 (optional if you did both of 2)  ::: Any students who turned the in, can pick them up form the secretary’s office.
• STORYBOARD creation : 8 : 20/11/2012  ::: templates available to download on the Assignments page or draw your own, as long as they meet the minimum dimensions required.
• CHARACTER designing and creation : 7 : 13/11/2012  ::: example on the Assignments Page. 2-or 4 sheets.

ANY EXTRA WORK produced in either the assignments such as Traditional Modes of Animation Recreations; or outside work such as sketches and can be put on display and will count to your grade

What to turn in:

• Turning Ideas into SCRIPTS : 6 : 7/11/2012
• PEOPLE PLACES THINGS : 4
• AFRICAN ANIMATION PAPER : 1

Soft copies can be emailed to me by SATURDAY December 1st.

Hard copies must be turned in by THURSDAY November 29th.

I will be on campus tomorrow from about 1:00 pm  in  room 19 for you to turn things in, finish work or ask any last questions. On Thursday you can turn the in to the secretary in the art department.

I have checked with the department and they have some manila paper that you should be able to use for your finals. They also have other paper, if you would prefer, but I advise Manila as it is heavier than the one they showed me and should be more durable for your pieces.

As was discussed in the class earlier today, the next class on Nov 27th 2012, will be used to complete your assignments. You can pick up the paper on your own and begin, or come in to the next class with sketches and comps to transfer onto the final paper.I encourage you to use it to finalize your character model sheets and storyboards. If you have work to type or finish writing, come in, sign-in and use a computer to finish up.

Please email me with any scripts or any of the other assignments that you have typed.

You can also re-send any material previously sent, and sms me when you do, so I can be sure to check.

We discussed Storyboards in the last class. You will be asked to create a 6 frame storyboard. Check the Assignments Page for further instructions. Below are some pertinent links:

• Karen J Lloyd’s free Storyboard Blog –  Visual storytelling, insights tips and advice for anyone who’s interested.
• Animatics & Storyboards – Samples and other storyboard and animation related material.

You have seen some of the design and prep that went into these animations, as promised here are the links.

• No Fantasy too Final : Surachai Ascendant – The first one. Very limited preparation for this one, as well as a rather basic knowledge of flash and animation.
• No Fantasy too Final : Surachai Elucidated – The continuation. More pre-production. Full character design, script and storyboard. More awareness of not only animation basics but Flash as an animating program, made me use techniques as simple are reducing gradients in coloring to produce a lighter published swf. file size  which increases the  on slower computers /connections.

We got to discuss some basic aspects of Animation design in the previous class. With the short lecture, the pdf provided to you (class folder in the resource room) and examples found on this blog and other sources, you  should be able to begin designing your own characters.

Check the Assignments Page for more details on the assignment.

Take these basics and start experimenting, and try to refine or either define your own unique skill-set.

Below you will find a list of Websites in which you can find some samples:

– The Unofficial Disney Animation Archive

– Animation Model Sheets – A collection by Sean Wickett

– The Drawing Board – An online forum where you browse and/or make a request of various Model Sheets.

Check online for other sources if need be, but these should be more than sufficient to inspire you for the assignment.

Thank you once again to those that were able to attend the makeup lecture on Wednesday.

The Assignments page has been updated. Please check it as there ar links that will help you complete the assignment.

Please bring your sketchbooks as well as pink and blue color pencils, pencils and preferably felt tip pens to the next class on 13th November, as we will be doing some drawing.

Thank you for bearing with me In today’s short class. We will meet tomorrow Wednesday November 7th, at 12 noon in the regular classroom for the second part of the lecture.

Feel free to bring in your lunches, as the first 15-20 minutes will be viewing some animated music videos.

Download and view the link below: This and more will be covered in tomorrows lecture. hard-copies will also be given, so you do not haev to print this out:

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Hello students. This is Silas Amunga, your Lecturer for Introduction to Animation. I intend to use this blog to support what goes on in the classroom.

• Click on Class Outline on the menu at the top, and you will find both a written out outline and a downloadable version. This will give you an idea of what the class will contain.
• Click on Class Materials on the menu at the top, and you will find both a written list of class materials that is also contained in the downloadable version of the class outline. This will give you an idea of what supplies you will need to purchase for this class.

Please continue to spread the word to your fellow students, so we can be on the same page.