Brief Introduction
Learn animation techniques, including stop motion, 2D, CGI and pixilation, with award-winning animators, in this NFTS course.Course Summary
Explore Animation is a course designed to provide an introduction to the basics of animation. You will learn about different techniques of animation, including stop-motion and 2D animation, and gain practical skills in creating your own animations.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the history and theory of animation
- Gain practical skills in stop-motion and 2D animation
- Collaborate with other learners to create your own animations
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles and techniques of animation
- Create your own animations using stop-motion and 2D animation
- Collaborate with other learners to create a final animation project
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic computer skills
- Access to a camera or smartphone for filming stop-motion animation
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Collaborative
Similar Courses
- Introduction to 3D Animation
- Stop-Motion Animation: An Introduction
- Digital Skills: 2D Animation
Related Education Paths
- BA (Hons) Animation Production, Arts University Bournemouth
- MA Animation Production, Arts University Bournemouth
Notable People in This Field
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Nick Park
Related Books
Requirements
- This course doesn’t require any existing, specialist animation skills or equipment. There will be opportunities to try out animation techniques using everyday tools and free applications, if you want to enhance your learning experience.
Outline
- Stop Motion or Stop Frame Animation Introducing the Course Introduction to stop motion Film of the week: Miss Todd Reflections 2D or cel animation Introduction to 2D animation Cel animation techniques Film of the week: Sleeping with the Fishes Collingwood TV shows Reflections Big scale animation in the real world Introduction to big scale animation Film of the week: Stanley Pickle Dougal Wilson's work Reflections CGI or 3D computer animation Introduction to CGI or 3D computer animation Starting to think in 3D Film of the Week: Robomax Reflections
Summary of User Reviews
Learn about the fascinating world of animation through FutureLearn's Explore Animation course. Users have praised the course for its engaging content, insightful discussions, and helpful instructors. One key aspect that users appreciated was the opportunity to collaborate with other learners and receive feedback on their work.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Insightful discussions
- Helpful instructors
- Opportunity to collaborate with other learners
- Good value for the price
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical difficulties with the platform
- Limited feedback on assignments
- Course may be too basic for some experienced animators
- Lack of interaction with instructors
- Limited resources for additional learning
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