Visual Effects and Animation

Assignment 1: Multimedia Learning Project

Learning Objectives Assessed

1. Apply sketching and storyboarding techniques for media design

2. Create a graphic composition using various graphics techniques and export to target delivery formats

3. Apply animation principles and methods in the design and creation of 2D and 3D animation (focus will be on 2D methods for this assignment)

Overview

In this assignment you will create a web based multimedia presentation for a specific topic. The presentation must apply and demonstrate 2D Animation principles and methods and visual effects techniques. You are free to determine the type of visual effects or animation methods that you use, however more complex animation techniques will attract higher marks. All animations must add value in the presentation of your topic.

You have the option of implementing your multimedia presentation and animations using either HTML5 (HTML, javascript, CSS) or CreateJS

All graphic content generated using GIMP must be optimised and in an appropriate web format. Sound should also be incorporated with your presentation.

Ideas for your topic

Your multimedia presentation can be used to tell a compelling story, increase public awareness about a topic of importance e.g. (new zealand election, endangered species), or be used in a training scenario, such as using animation as a way to assist in learning the New Zealand Road Code.

Initial Storyboard Design

Create a design brief outlining your topic with some storyboard sketches and design notes. You can choose to use a tool such as Microsoft Powerpoint or develop free hand sketches should be scanned into digital format (these must be clearly legible). Please submit these in PDF format.
In Class Presentation

You will need to give a 5-10 minute in class presentation of your assignment that should cover. Please also write these up in PDF document for submission.

1. Description of your topic
2. Explanation of visual effects used

3. Types of animation you chose to use and why
4. How your animation adds value to your topic
5. Explanation of animation and visual effects coding
6. Problems encountered and how you addressed these
7. Any Suggestions for further improvement

Be prepared to present your initial ideas on your topic. At this stage your selected topic cannot change, however you are not bound by the design you have given, modifications or variations on this design are permitted. Submit your initial design to moodle

What to Submit

- Your completed assignment code
- PDF document containing your written explanations as required by the presentation and any instructions needed on how to run your assignment
- An updated version of your storyboard reflecting the final completed assignment in PDF format