Exercises

26/03/18 - 9/04/18
(Week 1 - Week 3)
Module: 2D Animation
Tulekova Arailym (0326122)

Week1
26.03.18

In First clas we were introdused to our new module- 2D animation. Mr. Hafiz briefly explained what type of exercises and projects  we will do in this module. Overall we will have 3 projects and Final assignment. After that Lecturer showed us some of our seniors works of Final assignment. To next class we have to draw a flip-book, animation that made by drawing every step page by page, so that when the pages are turned rapidly, the pictures appear to animate by simulating motion or some other change. This exercise is given to show our current leven in animating. Next class we will be separated to groups of three person. 

Homework: Little notepad- make an animation.

Tools for next week: Paper, pencil.

Week 2
2.04.18

On our second week we have taught of 12 principles of animation. Mr. Hafiz  showed us video with explanation of all principles. Moreover in this class lecturer brifed to us our first assignment and devided us to groups. In this project we have to create stop-motion film with anything inanimate.

12 Principles of Animation:

1. Squash and stretch
2. Anticipation 
3. Staging
4. Straight ahead & Pose to pose 
5. Follow through and Overlapping 
6. Slow in and slow out 
7. Arck
8. Secondary Action 
9. Timing 
10. Exaggeration 
11. Solid Drawings
12. Appeal 

Straight ahead & Pose to pose 

Homework: think about the idea of stop-motion video

Week 3
9.04.18

Week 4
16.04.18

Pose to pose, straight head 

Week5
12-14
sponge-duck and in middle before monday





















Book time 

"The Animator's survival kit" Williams, R.(2009)

Findings:

Quotes:

Notes: 

• Study on draftmanship 
• Don't try to develope a style, ignore it. Concentrate on drawing.

Recommended Reading  

• Andrew Chong, Andrew McNamara. “Digital Animation”. Ava Academia, 2008.
• Harold Whitaker, Tom Sito and John Halas. “Timing For Animation.” Focal Press, 2009.
• Tony White. “How To Make Animated Films: Tony White's Complete Masterclass On The Traditional Principles Of Animation.” Focal Press, 2009. 
• Williams, R. (2009). The animator's survival kit. London: Faber and Faber. Mattesi, M. D. (2013). 
• Force: Dynamic life drawing for animators. Burlington, MA: Focal Press.