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Unlock your creativity and bring animations to life with a Diploma of 2D Animation at Greenwich Higher Education.
Our comprehensive animation program covers the fundamental principles and technical skills of animation, character design, and industry-standard software. Collaborate with like-minded students, work on real-world projects, and receive feedback from experienced industry professionals. By the end of the program, graduates will have a strong portfolio and the skills necessary to pursue careers in the dynamic and exciting field of 2D animation.
International applicants for Bachelors in 2D Animation need to have:
NB: You are not required to have an ATAR ranking for entry into the above Bachelor or Diploma courses.
The Creative Drawing Lab subject introduces the primary skills required to create drawings for animation. It explores a variety of theories, styles, elements and practices of drawing and how to apply them to different genres, themes and mediums. You will learn the animation principles as well as the digital tools for telling a story using an animated character.
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Learn about film and digital language through an exploration of the fundamental themes, concepts and principles that apply to film and 2D animation. You will focus on film history, genre, style, mood and context, and will also learn about foundational animation techniques, like stop motion and illustration with movement.
Key professional skills development:
Learn how to apply powerful visual storytelling design and composition methods to bring your stories to life. From script writing and drawing to storyboard creation, animatics, and camera composition conventions, you’ll develop the skills you need to visualise and prepare your stories for production.
We’ll also introduce you to scene structures and character development, and show you how to apply planning principles to a range of media formats, including animation and film. With our practical, hands-on approach, you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to take your storytelling to the next level.
Key professional skills development:
You will learn the skills involved in the creation of characters and environments for animation worlds. The backgrounds and objects that provide the setting for animated action require careful artistic treatment and have a significant influence on the look and feel of animated films.
Character design also requires specific skills in creating expression, implying the history and culture of characters and suggesting traits and attributes. You will design and refine environments and characters, costumes and props, exploring the finer details of animated worlds.
Key professional skills development:
Acquire the skills for creating both simple and sophisticated animations. The principles of animation will be examined in greater detail, and the methods used to develop animation through keyframing, tweening and frame-by-frame animation will be used in the creation of short animations. Animation development software will be implemented and you will experiment with animation on paths, walk cycles and sound for animation.
The 2D animation process requires animators to continually seek feedback and adapt and refine their work in response, which will be applied over the duration of this subject.
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Get ready to dive into script and screenwriting for film and animation! This course will expand your ability to create captivating sequential art and develop characters with depth and subtext. You’ll learn how to apply film language to your writing to create mood, tension, pacing, and drama that truly captivates your audience. With a focus on plot development, creative writing, and visual illustration, you’ll gain the skills to create stories that come to life on the screen.
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In order to effectively apply gesture, posture, facial expressions, and voice intonation in animation, a solid understanding of acting techniques is required. The Immersive Animation Experience explores performance concepts and provides guidance on how to apply acting techniques to animated characters.
Students will have the opportunity to research and analyse animated characters in terms of their movement, unique characteristics, and vocal and visual styles. Additionally, you will study advanced 2D character design and develop a character through the entire production cycle, including advanced storyboard and animatic production.
Throughout the process, you will receive briefs that require you to respond with variations of style and genre, as well as modify your work based on peer and professional feedback. Mood, environment, and context will also be taken into consideration when developing the character design.
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