CS 106 - Art and Animation

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

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Description:

This course introduces students to digital art and animation using Adobe Animate and Blender. Students will learn the fundamentals of creating animations, including character design, storyboarding, and motion graphics. The course will cover both software programs' essential techniques, tools, and features to produce high-quality animation projects. Additionally, course content covers the knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for the Adobe Certified Profession in Multiplatform Animation Using Adobe Animate exam. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply the principles of animation to create animations; Create vector graphics and bitmap images in Adobe Animate for use in animation projects; Design and develop characters using Adobe Animate and Blender; Develop storyboards and animatics to guide animation projects; Use the Adobe Animate timeline and motion editor to create animations; Utilize keyframe animation in Adobe Animate and Blender; Export animation projects for different platforms and file formats; Create motion graphics and interactive animations using Adobe Animate; Apply the foundational principles of 3D modeling, rigging, and animation using Blender; Apply industry-standard workflows and techniques for creating high-quality animations; Utilize effective communication techniques for sharing design plans with colleagues and clients.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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