Module #1 Introduction to Storyboarding Overview of the importance of storyboarding in animation production, history, and benefits
Module #2 Understanding Story Structure Basics of storytelling, three-act structure, character arcs, and pacing
Module #3 Visual Storytelling Fundamentals Principles of visual storytelling, shot composition, and visual flow
Module #4 Script Analysis for Storyboarding How to break down a script for storyboarding, identifying key scenes and beats
Module #5 Storyboarding Software and Tools Overview of popular storyboarding software, apps, and traditional drawing tools
Module #6 Creating a Storyboard Pitch Tips for creating a compelling storyboard pitch, selling your idea, and getting feedback
Module #7 Basic Drawing Skills for Storyboarding Introduction to basic drawing skills, perspective, proportion, and character design
Module #8 Storyboarding Action and Movement Techniques for depicting action, movement, and camera angles in storyboards
Module #9 Storyboarding Dialogue and Emotion How to convey dialogue, emotion, and character personality in storyboards
Module #10 Storyboarding for Different Genres Considerations for storyboarding different genres, such as comedy, drama, or horror
Module #11 Storyboard Revisions and Feedback How to give and receive feedback, and revising your storyboard effectively
Module #12 Pre-Visualization for Animation Introduction to pre-visualization, its role in animation production, and benefits
Module #13 Creating an Animatic How to create an animatic, using software, and best practices
Module #14 3D Pre-Visualization Using 3D tools for pre-visualization, Maya, Blender, or other software
Module #15 Virtual Camera and Staging Using virtual cameras for pre-visualization, staging, and blocking shots
Module #16 Lighting and Color Scripting How to plan and visualize lighting and color in your animation
Module #17 Story Reel Creation Assembling a story reel, editing, and sound design principles
Module #18 Visual Development and Concept Art Creating concept art, visual development, and designing characters and environments
Module #19 Storyboarding for Different Animation Styles Considering storyboarding for 2D, 3D, stop-motion, or other animation styles
Module #20 Collaboration and Communication in Storyboarding Best practices for collaboration, communication, and working with directors and producers
Module #21 Storyboarding for Television and Film Considerations for storyboarding for television and film, including format and pacing
Module #22 Storyboarding for Games and Interactive Media Storyboarding for games, VR, and interactive media, including unique challenges and considerations
Module #23 Advanced Storyboarding Techniques Advanced techniques, such as non-linear storyboarding, and experimenting with different styles
Module #24 Professional Development and Portfolio Building Building a portfolio, finding work, and maintaining a career as a storyboarding artist
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Storyboarding and Pre-Visualization for Animation career
