Semester 1 Animation
Week 1-2 Storyboard/Types/Examples/History
Week 3-4 Character Design/elements/principles
Week 5-6 Puppetry/Movement/Gesture
Week 7-8 Backdrops/3 level composition
Week 9-10 Software - Bouncing Ball
Week 11-12 Stop Motion/filming
Week 13-14 Puppet Animation
Week 15-16 Image manipulation/sound
Week 17-18 Final Story and animation
Week 19-20 Final Movie Production
Complete Course
Semester 2 Animation
Week 1-2 Storyboarding Character Design Story
Week 3-4 Adobe Animate Tutorials advanced
Week 5-6 Adobe Animate Tutorials advanced
Week 7-8 Create short film #1 Flat
Week 9-10 Create short film #3 3D
Week 11-12 Long term animated movie Intro.
Week 13-14 Long term AM studio/sound/FX
Week 15-16 AM/real green screen backdrop
Week 17-18 AM/real green screen backdrop
Week 19-20 Promotional Materials/website
Movement
Timing
Weight
Personality
Walk Cycle
Disney’s 12 Principles of Animation
3 Animation Principles
Animation History
Foundation Skills
Animals
Gesture Drawing
Human Figure
Lighting
Backgrounds
Animation Skills
Storyboarding
Character Design
Backgrounds
Animation Techniques
Hand Drawn Animation
Rotoscope
Stop Motion
Pro Create Animation
Gif Animations
3D Animation
Contemporary Animation
Professional Development
Animation Critiques
Adobe Animate is a powerful tool for creating interactive animations, multimedia content, and games. Here are some steps to get you started:
Familiarize yourself with the interface: The Adobe Animate interface has several panels, including the Properties panel, Library panel, Timeline panel, and the Stage. Spend some time exploring these panels to understand their functions.
Create a new document: Click on "File" > "New" to create a new document. You can choose the size and background color of your document.
Add graphics: Use the drawing tools to create graphics such as shapes, lines, and text. You can also import graphics from other programs or use symbols from the Library panel.
Create animations: Use the Timeline panel to create animations. You can add keyframes and tweens to create smooth motion between different frames. You can also use the Motion Editor panel to fine-tune the animation.
Add interactivity: Animate allows you to create interactive content such as buttons, menus, and games. You can add code to your animations using ActionScript or JavaScript.
Publish your animation: When you're ready to share your animation, you can publish it in a variety of formats including SWF, HTML5, and video. Click on "File" > "Publish Settings" to select your desired format.
Learn from tutorials and resources: Adobe Animate has a large community of users who create tutorials, guides, and resources. Take advantage of these resources to learn more about the program and its capabilities.
These are just the basics of Adobe Animate, and there is much more to learn as you practice and experiment with different techniques. Good luck with your animations!