Animation Project

This project will challenge you to incorporate and adapt the vector graphics assets you have generated this semester in a short animation. Your work has been to create character, environment, and screen interface elements for a hypothetical game. In order to demonstrate how these pieces fit together they will be animated and a new software application will be introduced. A portion of the animation will simulate gameplay. You will be required to reformat, adapt, and modify some of your earlier work. The total duration of the project will be fairly short. It will allow you to explore sequence, timing, and pace through transformation properties like position, scale, and opacity using keyframes. Your game concept should conform to a side/vertical scroll “tapping”, "clicker" or “infinite runner” style mobile game. With time permitting, some students may wish to add sound and audio effects.

Objectives:

  • Develop ability to use vector graphics in visual design
  • Develop ability to use vector graphics in concept development
  • Explore design process, iteration, and versioning
  • Explore generation of graphics for animation
  • Explore presentation of artwork through animated video

Requirements:

  • Incorporate Character, Environment, and Interface elements in some way
  • Animation assets modified from previous project work in Illustrator
  • Use of layer properties like Position, Scale, and Opacity in animation
  • Use of Layers for Foreground, Middle Ground, Background
    • Explore Motion in Backgrounds, Parallax Effect
  • 15-25 Seconds Total Duration:
    • 5-10 seconds Title Screen
    • Transition
    • 10-15 seconds Game Play/Action
  • Well developed demonstration of game concept
  • Fits a standard mobile device screen (Resource for standard mobile device screen sizes)
  • One MOV or MP4 file: ““lastname_project4_title.mov”
  • Submit online or by hand in class

Evaluation:

  • 50 points – Requirements
    • Meets Requirements
    • Project Appears Complete
    • Illustrations are Well-Developed
    • Basic (30pts) - Mid Level (40pts) - Advanced (50pts)
  • 200 points - Execution
    • Demonstrates Correct Use of Vector Tools
    • Vector Tools Applied in Appropriate Ways
    • Shows Evidence of Understanding Assigned Processes
    • Basic (150pts) - Mid Level (175pts) - Advanced (200pts)
  • 200 points - Presentation
    • Demonstrates Understanding of Visual Design Principles
    • Shows Evidence of Attention to Detail
    • Demonstrates Understanding of Aesthetic Presentation
    • Basic (150pts) - Mid Level (175pts) - Advanced (200pts)
  • 50 points – Solution
    • Evidence of Self Expression
    • Evidence of Creative Approach
    • Evidence of Risk Taking
    • Basic (30pts) - Mid Level (40pts) - Advanced (50pts)

Example Project