AVE 202A - 2D Computer Graphics I

Prerequisite, AVE 206. This course will introduce technical processes used in 2D animation Production, with an emphasis on television animation techniques. Students will learn how to apply animation principles to produce assignments using current software packages such as Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate. Students will understand the visual, audio, and animated elements necessary for the production pipeline of 2D character animation. They will learn how to use the software for hand drawn animation as well as being introduced to beginning and intermediate rigged 2D animation. A small portion of the class will deal with 2D digital animation using Adobe Animate. Letter grade. $75 (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits