Academic year
2025-26
Is found in:
- International programmes Media, Design and IT
Programme option:
- GDM International - Motion Design
Choice package:
- Subjects of your choice - Motion Design
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
8 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
- exam contract (to obtain a credit).
- exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Joosen Isabelle
Other teaching staff: Rubberecht Pieter
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 208,00 hours
Short description
In this expert class, we take a step further into the world of 2D production during the lectures and exercises where we delve further both technically and creatively into advanced use of several tools and animation disciplines.
To follow this course smoothly, a good prior knowledge of After Effects software is required.
Course content
The following topics will be covered:
- Production-technical analysis of common 2D animation styles
- Production of different 2D animation styles
- Adequate application of 2D for communicative or commercial purposes
- Lip-sync in character animation
- Creating and editing your own audio recordings for animations
Study material (text): Mandatory
- Online learning material on Digitap
- Study guide
- Adobe Creative software
Educational organisation (list)
Evaluation (list)
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) | 100,00 | |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 100,00 | |
Evaluation (text)
In this course, you will combine animation, storytelling and design into visually sophisticated title designs and character animations. You will work with various techniques such as stop-motion, frame-by-frame and digital collages, and develop concepts that match brand identities and commercial contexts. You will learn how to use humour, rhythm and tone in animation, and how to design characters based on archetypes and style guidelines. You will bring your animations to life through rigging, lip-sync and sound mixing. You will present your work professionally and substantiate your choices with reflection and analysis.
In these lessons, we will use Adobe After Effects, Adobe Character Animator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere and Storyboarder.
A good prior knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop is required to be able to follow this course.