Module #1 Introduction to Character Animation Overview of the course, importance of character animation, and setting goals for realistic and expressive animation
Module #2 Understanding Human Anatomy and Movement Study of human anatomy, movement, and behavior to create believable character animation
Module #3 Principles of Animation Review of the 12 basic principles of animation and how to apply them to character animation
Module #4 Character Design and Development Creating a characters personality, backstory, and design to inform animation decisions
Module #5 Setting Up a Character Rig Introduction to character rigging, setting up a character for animation, and understanding constraints
Module #6 Keyframe Animation Fundamentals Basics of keyframe animation, including timing, spacing, and motion paths
Module #7 Walk Cycles and Basic Locomotion Creating realistic walk cycles and basic locomotion for characters
Module #8 Run and Jump Cycles Creating realistic run and jump cycles for characters
Module #9 Upper Body Animation Animating the upper body, including arms, hands, and facial expressions
Module #10 Facial Animation and Emotional Expression Creating realistic facial expressions and emotional responses
Module #11 Body Language and Nonverbal Communication Using body language to convey character emotion and personality
Module #12 Physicality and Weight Creating realistic physical interactions with the environment and conveying weight and gravity
Module #13 Reaction and Response Creating realistic reactions and responses to stimuli and interactions
Module #14 Working with Dialogue and Voice Acting Animating to dialogue, lip syncing, and working with voice actors
Module #15 Pantomime and Silent Storytelling Telling stories without dialogue, using pantomime and silent animation techniques
Module #16 Advanced Animation Techniques Exploring advanced animation techniques, such as blendshapes, simulations, and physics
Module #17 Polishing and Refining Animation Refining and polishing animation, including timing, spacing, and attention to detail
Module #18 Shot Composition and Camera Movement Composing shots and camera movement to enhance character animation and storytelling
Module #19 Lighting for Character Animation Using lighting to enhance mood, atmosphere, and character emotion
Module #20 Working with Feedback and Iteration Receiving and implementing feedback, and iterative processes for improving animation
Module #21 Creating a Character Animation Demo Reel Creating a demo reel to showcase character animation skills and style
Module #22 Industry Insights and Trends Exploring current industry trends, tools, and techniques in character animation
Module #23 Career Development and Networking Developing a career in character animation, building a network, and finding opportunities
Module #24 Project Development and Pre-Production Developing a personal project, creating a concept, and planning for production
Module #25 Production and Animation Workflow Managing a production, creating an animation schedule, and working efficiently
Module #26 Post-Production and Visual Effects Adding visual effects, compositing, and finishing a project
Module #27 Final Project Workshop Guided workshop for students to work on their final projects and receive feedback
Module #28 Final Project Review and Feedback Final review of student projects, feedback, and next steps
Module #29 Career and Project Showcase Showcasing student work, discussing career development, and networking
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Animating Characters for Realism and Expression career
