D Y Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune : Search results

Level (who can take this course?): 12^th pass / Elementary and Intermediate course certificate
Credit: 1-1-4-4
Evaluation: Internal and external assignments (80 + 20 )
Breakup of evaluation: % wise (80% internal and 20% external / jury)
Maximum Number of Students: 44

Course Objectives:

● Understand the history and evolution of animation as a form of communication.

● Acquire fundamental skills to navigate the life cycle of video film making.

● Develop concepts, stories, and synopses for animated projects.

● Pre-visualize camera angles and shot division for storytelling purposes.

● Write screenplays and scripts tailored for animation.

● Explore various animation mediums to execute final stories effectively.

● Create concept art and character designs for animated projects.

● Collaborate effectively in group projects, particularly in storyboarding and production phases.

● Apply appropriate techniques for animation production, including shooting, animation, and editing.

● Present their animated works for grading and constructive feedback.

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of visual communication principles.
Familiarity with design software/tools would be beneficial but not mandatory.

Course Syllabus:

Modules	Lect.
Module 1: Introduction of Students and Faculty (3 hrs) ● Ice-breaking activities ● Introduction to the course objectives and expectations ● Overview of faculty expertise and resources available	3
Module 2: Introduction to Animation and Screening of Animation Films (3 hrs) ● History and evolution of animation ● Introduction to key animation techniques ● Screening and analysis of classic and contemporary animated films	3
Module 3: Study of Principles and Process of Animation (6 hrs) ● Principles of animation (e.g., squash and stretch, timing, anticipation) ● Understanding the animation pipeline ● Hands-on exercises to apply animation principles	3
Module 4: Introduction to Adobe Animate (6 hrs) ● Animate UI, Tween Animation – ● To learn and understand the UI of Adobe Animate application	3
Module 5: Symbol Animation (6 hrs) ● Symbol Animation – Learn and understand the fundamentals of symbol animation technique in Adobe Animate using the ball bounce examples ● Introduction to tween animation and its types	3
Module 6: Advance level of symbol animation (6 hrs) ● Advanced symbol animation & Path Animation – Learn and understand the fundamentals of symbol animation technique in Adobe Animate along with path animation	3
Module 7: Motion tween animation and graph editor (6 hrs) ● Motion Tween Animation and Graph Editor – ● To learn the technique of motion tween which is the core of Adobe Animate application and to implement the same in terms of attractive animations.	6
Module 8: Masking (6 hrs) ● Masking - using masking to create 3D Planet in Animate, Cell Animation – ● To learn the masking technique in Adobe Animate to make the animate creative and attractive	6
Module 9: Panning and Zooming (12 hrs) ● Pan Shot and Zoom shot animation – ● To learn and understand the camera panning technique in Adobe Animate	06
Module 10: Introduction to walkcycle (18 hrs) ● Stick Figure Walk cycle, Symbol Walk cycle – To learn the technique of stick figure animation in Adobe Animate and to implement it in the form of stick figure character animation ● Complete walkcycle using symbol system – To learn and understand the process of animating the stick figure character in Adobe Animate	12
Module 11: Project (6 hrs) ● Project Discussion and Assigned to the students – To understand the importance of the project and implement the same as the given instruction, To follow the deadline and submit the project in the given timeframe. ● Project status review 1 – To check the status of ongoing students project and solve their issues	6
Module 12: Presentation of Project/Informative Video (6 hrs) ● Project status review 2 – To check the status of ongoing students project and solve their issues ● Project doubts solving session – TO check and solve individual doubts regarding the project.	6
Total Hours	60

Lesson/Session Plan:

Sr. No	Content (Daily Plan)	Date (Proposed)	Date (Actual)
1	Animate UI, Tween Animation – To learn and understand the UI of Adobe Animate application	29/01/25
2	Symbol Animation – Learn and understand the fundamentals of symbol animation technique in Adobe Animate using the ball bounce examples	30/01/25
3	Advanced symbol animation & Path Animation – Learn and understand the fundamentals of symbol animation technique in Adobe Animate along with path animation	31/01/25
4	Masking - using masking to create 3D Planet in Animate, Cell Animation – To learn the masking technique in Adobe Animate to make the animate creative and attractive	05/02/25
5	Motion Tween Animation and Graph Editor – To learn the technique of motion tween which is the core of Adobe Animate application and to implement the same in terms of attractive animations.	06/02/25
6	Pan Shot and Zoom shot animation – To learn and understand the camera panning technique in Adobe Animate	13/02/25
7	Filters, Loop Animation using stick figure animation – To learn the filter for effects and the process of loop animation in Adobe Animate	14/02/25
8	Stick Figure Walk cycle, Symbol Walk cycle – To learn the technique of stick figure animation in Adobe Animate and to implement it in the form of stick figure character animation	21/02/25
9	Complete walkcycle using symbol system – To learn and understand the process of animating the stick figure character in Adobe Animate	24/02/25
10	Project Discussion and Assigned to the students – To understand the importance of project and implement the same as the given instruction, To follow the deadline and submit the project in the give timeframe.	25/02/25
11	Project work	27/02/25
12	Project work	28/02/25
13	Project work	06/03/25
14	Project status review 1 – To check the status of ongoing students project and solve their issues	07/03/25
15	Project work	10/03/25
16	Project work	11/03/25
17	Project status review 2 – To check the status of ongoing students project and solve their issues	12/03/25
18	Project work	13/03/25
19	Project work	17/03/25
20	Project work	18/03/25
21	Project work	19/03/25
22	Project doubts solving session – To check and solve individual doubts regarding the project.	20/03/25
23	Project doubts solving session – To check and solve individual doubts regarding the project.	21/03/25
24	Project submission (Informative Animation)	24/03/25

● Course Outcome:

CO₁	Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of animation principles and techniques.
CO2	Exhibit proficiency in developing concepts, stories, and storyboards for animation projects.
CO3	Showcase skills in character design, concept art, and background creation.
CO4	Apply appropriate techniques for animation production, including pre-production, production and post production.