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Animation II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Animation II extends the content of Animation I by providing instruction in character design and development, sound design, motion graphics, and digital media through the application of animation development and design. Students are challenged to use development and design knowledge and skills to produce 2D and 3D projects. The course is designed to give students the opportunity to enhance artistic skills and develop a portfolio of animated works through hands-on projects and design exercises.
Utilize visual storytelling techniques, including storyboarding, animatics, shot composition, and visual pacingConceptualize and create original characters, considering shape, proportion, anatomy, and expressive featuresUse advanced animation techniques, including lip-syncing, facial expressions, secondary motion, and character actingProduce a scratch track utilizing sample sound effects, dialogue, Foley sounds, and/or musical scoresOutline the steps of the production phase, including character and background layout, lighting, sound, color gradingJustify the choice between 2D and 3D animation based on target audience, artistic and technical skills, and production tAnalyze and apply principles of cinematography, including camera angles, camera movements, lighting, and color gradingEmploy sound design techniques, including sound effects, music, and dialogue synchronizationCreate visually appealing backgrounds and assets for animated sequences, utilizing principles of compositionUtilize advanced animation software and tools, including rigging, motion capture, and particle effectsArrange a composite by grouping all necessary animation sequences, special effects, colors, and images into one sequenceUtilize industry-standard software to edit audio and visuals, including color correction and color gradingAssemble a selection of original works in a portfolio aimed at a particular target audience and distributor, choosing pr