Syventävä animaatio (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The Advanced Animation course will explore advanced animation techniques, which may involve tasks like creating customized digital character rigs, employing stop-motion techniques, and utilizing motion capture technology.

By the end of the course, students will have a better grasp of various animation methods. They will also gain the ability to create customized rigs tailored to specific project requirements. The acquisition of these skills will expand the range of animation options available for future projects.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

The course will consist of lectures and practical exercises involving various software and devices. During the course, students will explore the following themes:

• Additional animation techniques
• Rigging animated characters
• Producing an animation showreel

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

The student has knowledge of the basic processes of custom animation techniques and has the ability to create a basic-level rigged 2D or 3D character. The tasks and samples showcase essential skills in creating animated material using the aforementioned techniques.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

The student has knowledge of the processes of custom animation techniques and has gained the ability to create an intermediate-level rigged 2D or 3D character. The created tasks showcase an intermediate level of skills in rigging and animation techniques. Some of the student's creative and technical methods demonstrate an advanced understanding of the subject.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

The student has knowledge of the processes of custom animation techniques, including creating a rigged 2D or 3D character. The created tasks showcase a professional level of skills in rigging and animation techniques. Creative and technical work methods within the course demonstrate personal enthusiasm and development at a professional level.

Aika ja paikka

The course takes place in the Mediapolis campus. During the course there will be visits to other premises as well. The course starts at the second period and it ends by Mid-November.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The evaluation is based on the hands-on exercises and the course main task.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures and hands-on exercises. The course has an online moodle-implementation. Different animation techniques will be gone through in different locations.

Oppimateriaalit

Online materials will be provided in the moodle platform.