Animation

Introduction to Animation

(1) Basic Information of the Course

Course Code: 20230042
Course Name：Introduction to Animation
Course Type: Fundamental Course  
Period: 30     
Credit: 2
Target Students: Undergraduate Students Majoring in Animation
Assessment: Examination
Preparatory Course: None

(2) A Brief Introduction to the Course

    Introduction to Animation is a professional basic course for undergraduates majoring in animation. The course is characterized by a strong foundation and a wide range of practicality. It is an introductory course for students to learn animation professional knowledge and an enlightenment course for undergraduates in related majors when they choose animation major. This course is divided into seven chapters, starting from the basic concepts, basic principles and basic laws of animation from the shallower to the deeper. From different angles and levels, it comprehensively and systematically describes the characteristics of animation art, the way of thinking, creation rules, and practicality. The function and subject system enable students to establish correct basic concepts of animation art, and lay a solid foundation for the in-depth study of professional knowledge of animation art in the future. At the same time, the course has a rich and informative audio-visual database for teaching use. Students gain perceptual cognition of animation art through the appreciation of excellent animation works. On the basis of students’ perceptual cognition, teachers will guide, inspire and impart theoretical knowledge by increasing the interaction of teaching, and ultimately achieve the effect of improving teaching quality.