Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 11283/2020 de 16/11/2020
6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 11,0 T + 45,0 TP , Cód. 654313.
Lecturer
- Miguel Dinis de Oliveira (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Write a script
2. Create a storyboard
3. Edit an animatic.
Program
1. Story and Character:
1.1. Narrative and Character Development;
1.2. Character Design;
1.3. Character Integration into the Narrative;
2. Script:
2.1. What is a Script;
2.2. Script Production;
2.3. Rules and Formatting;
3. Storyboard:
3.1. What is a Storyboard;
3.2. Camera and Scene Rules;
3.3. What to Show and How to Show It;
4. Animatic;
4.1. Tools and Software;
4.2. Storyboard Animation;
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous Assessment:
Practical Works:
Character and Narrative Development (20%)
Developing an Animation Script (20%)
Creating a Storyboard (20%)
Developing an Animatic (25%) + Report (15%)
The student passes the course in accordance with the provisions of Points 11 and 12 of Article 11 of the IPT Academic Regulations.
Assessment by Exam:
Practical Works:
Character and Narrative Development (20%)
Developing an Animation Script (20%)
Creating a Storyboard (20%)
Developing an Animatic (25%) + Report (15%)
Students with a grade lower than 10 are admitted to the exam.
Students pass the course in accordance with the provisions of Points 11 and 12 of Article 11 of the IPT Academic Regulations.
Bibliography
- Beane, A. (2012). 3D Animation Essentials. USA: Wiley
- Glebas, F. (2009). Directing the Story. USA: Focal Press
- White, T. (2013). How to Make Animated Films. USA: Focal Press
- Williams, R. (2009). The Animator´s Survival Kit. UK: Faber and Faber
Teaching Method
Lectures on theoretical and practical concepts describe fundamental concepts. Practical classes focus on solving case studies and applying concepts to real-world scenarios.
Software used in class
Text editor
