AV 2500 Animation Theory and Intro to Character Animation

Introduction to Animation Theory and Character Animation

History of Animation: From Disney to 3D

Principles of Animation: Squash and Stretch

Principles of Animation: Anticipation and Follow Through

Principles of Animation: Timing and Spacing

Character Design and Development

Storyboarding for Animation

Rigging and Character Setup in Maya

Animation Techniques: Keyframing and Pose-to-Pose

Animation Techniques: Straight Ahead and Spacing

Lip Sync and Facial Expressions

Creating Believable Character Movements

Polishing and Refining Animation

Critique and Feedback in Animation

Collaboration and Professionalism in Animation Industry