D Y Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune

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

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

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.