Traditional animation was the process used for most animated films of the 20th century. It is a time-based media with a mix of arts and science. It does not only merely capture and representing the phenomenon of motion with its own aesthetic and art form but is the root of other time-based media like digital film, 3D computer animation, digital visual effects and motion graphics in nowadays. This course addresses core areas of animation fundamentals from traditional to contemporary, and treats each from the point of view of “Know Why” and “Know How”. By recognizing the history, concept, art and aesthetic of animation, animation methodologies, principles of animation, pre-production & production process, key influencers, creative research, documentation, and technical know-how, the student is required to demonstrate and apply them in the course. Also, by identifying the characteristics of animation as a storytelling and emotional experience media, students are required to illustrate and communicate their ideas visually and aurally in the form of 2D hand-drawn animation, Cut-out animation, Rotoscoping, Pixilation and Stop-motion Animation.

Continuous Assessment: 100%